I am currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well established, friendly and supportive Law firm in their Private Client department. The candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the department. This rolecould be full time or part time ( between 3 to 5 days per week ) with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
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.
Please apply today, very competitive salary, excellent benefits all within a great team environment