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 Emsworth 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:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and officed based.
- Salary depending on experience - £22,000 - £25,000.
- Standard holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Company Pension.