A well-established law firm is looking for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy and expanding team. This will be based in there Chichester office. The ideal candidate must provide administrative support and able to offer a high-quality legal service to all the clients.
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.
What they offer:
*Competitive salary depending on experience.
*Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5:15pm.
*Pension scheme.
*Competitive holiday plus bank holiday.