Job Description

A well-established law firm is looking for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy and expanding team. This will be based in there Chichester office. The ideal candidate must provide administrative support and able to offer a high-quality legal service to all the clients.

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

• Will drafting.
• Probate/Estate Administration.
• Tax Advice.
• Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney.
• Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Duties will include:

• Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
• Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
• Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.
• General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
• Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
• Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

• Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client – at least 1 years’ experience.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5:15pm.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive holiday plus bank holiday.