Legal Secretary

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Job summary

A well-established legal firm in the City of London is seeking a Legal Secretary / PA to provide administrative support within the private client department. Candidates should have relevant experience in private client work and proficiency in drafting legal documents. This full-time position offers a starting salary of GBP 26,000 along with benefits including sick pay and pension contributions.

Benefits

Sick pay

Company pension

Company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Experience with drafting probate, wills, and trusts.
• Ability to prepare legal documents under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative tasks and personal support.
• Draft and manage legal documentation.
• Prepare LPA forms and Wills.

Skills

Previous experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary

Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate

Drafting legal documents

Familiarity with IHT forms

Technical understanding of private client work

Preparing LPA forms and Wills

Typing speed of 60 words per minute

Digital audio transcription skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / PA (Private Client) to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients.

As a Legal Secretary / PA in a private client department, you will handle general administrative tasks and sometimes personal support to an individual within the department. This full-time role offers starting salary of GBP26,000 and benefits.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal clerk in a similar role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate.
• Background in drafting legal documents (probate, lasting powers of attorney, wills & trusts, and general correspondence).
• Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400.
• Technical understanding of private client work.
• Capability to prepare LPA forms and Wills under solicitor supervision.
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute with digital audio transcription skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Shift:

• Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

What s on offer:

• Sick pay
• Company pension
• Company events
• On-site parking
  

Apply now for this exceptional Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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