Private Client Legal Secretary

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Colchester
Salary
20000.00 - 23000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
14 Jan 2021
Closes
11 Feb 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Private Client Legal Secretary

Our client a top tier Legal 500 multi- office law firm hasn't let the grass grow under their feet, forward-thinking and progressive providing a first class service to people and businesses throughout Essex. Are recruiting for an experienced Private Client Legal secretary to join their successful Private Client Team based in Colchester .

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

* Preparation of correspondence and complex legal documents

* File and case management , bill preparation

* Manage marketing data and liaising with the marketing team

The Candidate

* You will be an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary

* A good standard of education at least O Level / GCSE

* Fast and accurate typing skills including digital audio systems

* Experience with case management systems

* Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook

* Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear

* You will be a strong team player

* Good attention to detail

* Organised and able to priorities your workload

* Flexible as cover is required Monday to Friday between 8.00 am - 6.00 pm

* Pleasant working environment

* 30 days annual leave per annum (Including Bank Holidays) an additional 3 days Annual Leave for Christmas closure

* Private Health and Pension scheme after probation period

Apply Now.

Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2033 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.

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