Private Client Legal Secretary

Private Client Legal Secretary

Our client one of the oldest and most established fastest growing law firms in the East Of England are recruiting for an Experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. Our client is an accredited Legal 500 multi- office firm with over 25 partners, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their Private Client department based in Frinton on sea . You will be assisting the Fee Earners in a fast moving client focused environment .

The Role

* You will provide full secretarial support to the fee earner

* Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence related to private client maters

* Diary keeping

* Meeting with clients to witness execution of client''s wills/documents

* Drafting basic Wills, LPA''s and court of protection applications

* Knowledge of IHT forms , Estate Accounts and Grant of probate desirable

* Production of attendance notes

* Set up and administration of trusts

* Court of Protection/ Deputyship

The Candidate

* At least 1 year''s legal secretarial experience , preferably in Private Client although not essential

* Fast and accurate audio typing skills including digital audio systems

* Experience with case management

* Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook , previous experience using case management systems

* Able to work on your own initiative

* Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear

* Hours Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm

* Pleasant working environment, Pension

Apply Now.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2048 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion