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SalaryThis well-established and highly accredited practice are looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy and expanding Court of Protection and Probate department.
The successful candidate will have one year’s + experience dealing with all Private Client matters including the below.
- Will drafting
- Probate/Estate administration
- Tax Advice
- Set up and administration of Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection/Deputyship
Main duties will include:
- Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
- Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files.
- Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
- Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.
- Support fee earners in marketing activities.
- 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:
- Previous Private Client & Court of Protection experience is desirable.
- Excellent administrative skills and client service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
What they offer:
- Competitive salary depending on experience - £24,000 - £26,000.
- Pension contributions and holiday entitlement.
- Full time in the office Monday to Friday.
