Legal Secretary/PA in Private Client Wills & Probate
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- England,East of England,Essex
- full-time
- £24,000 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
Legal Secretary/PA in Private Client Wills & Probate
Romford
Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
£24,000 - £32,000
A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks a Legal Assistant /Secretary with proven, recent private client experience within the Wills & Probate department. The firms aim is to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm’s core values.
The Role:
Position is primarily based at Romford working in the Private Client department assisting the legal advisors in this department.
* Sometimes support legal advisors in other offices due to holidays.
* Welcome visitors and handle inquiries from clients and other parties.
* Assist with all aspects of Private Client matters.
* Produce key documents such as wills, LPAs, and estate accounts.
* Perform basic secretarial duties.
* Manage daily outgoing post and maintain up-to-date filing.
* Perform photocopying, file opening on the case management system, and other administrative tasks as required.
* Prepare and complete IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400) and probate forms online.
The ideal Candidate:
* At least three years’ experience in assisting within Private Client, Wills & Probate.
* Experience in drafting and preparing legal documentation: Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, general correspondence.
* Knowledge of preparing and completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400.
* Able to prepare LPA forms and Wills on the notes of the solicitor.
* Ability to prepare Probate forms online.
* Experience of LEAP case management system preferred
* Good overall technical knowledge of private client work with the ability to work unsupervised.
* Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships.
* Excellent administration and organisational skills.
* Digital audio transcription.
* Typing speed of 60 WPM.
* Able to easily commute to all three offices.
Would consider someone who is looking for 3-4 days per week as well as someone looking for full time.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Lucy Allan for a confidential discussion.
LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.
The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
Romford
Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
£24,000 - £32,000
A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks a Legal Assistant /Secretary with proven, recent private client experience within the Wills & Probate department. The firms aim is to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm’s core values.
The Role:
Position is primarily based at Romford working in the Private Client department assisting the legal advisors in this department.
* Sometimes support legal advisors in other offices due to holidays.
* Welcome visitors and handle inquiries from clients and other parties.
* Assist with all aspects of Private Client matters.
* Produce key documents such as wills, LPAs, and estate accounts.
* Perform basic secretarial duties.
* Manage daily outgoing post and maintain up-to-date filing.
* Perform photocopying, file opening on the case management system, and other administrative tasks as required.
* Prepare and complete IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400) and probate forms online.
The ideal Candidate:
* At least three years’ experience in assisting within Private Client, Wills & Probate.
* Experience in drafting and preparing legal documentation: Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, general correspondence.
* Knowledge of preparing and completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400.
* Able to prepare LPA forms and Wills on the notes of the solicitor.
* Ability to prepare Probate forms online.
* Experience of LEAP case management system preferred
* Good overall technical knowledge of private client work with the ability to work unsupervised.
* Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships.
* Excellent administration and organisational skills.
* Digital audio transcription.
* Typing speed of 60 WPM.
* Able to easily commute to all three offices.
Would consider someone who is looking for 3-4 days per week as well as someone looking for full time.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Lucy Allan for a confidential discussion.
LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.
The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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