Legal secretary

Legal Secretary

Gravesend, Kent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Bridge Recruitment is working with a well-established and respected law firm in Kent that is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Secretary with Private Client experience to join a supportive team and provide full secretarial support to fee earners handling a varied caseload of wills, probate and estate administration matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to Private Client fee earners
  Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
  Preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Codicils and Probate documentation
  Assisting with estate administration and probate matters
  Managing diaries, appointments and client meetings
  Liaising with clients and handling Private Client enquiries
  Opening files and completing AML and ID checks
  Maintaining accurate file records and departmental administration
  Supporting fee earners with billing, file management and matter progression

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
  Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
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