Private Client Legal Assistant

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in the UK is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant / PA to manage administrative tasks and provide personal support. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in private client work, including knowledge of Wills and Probate. The position offers a salary between £26,000 - £32,000 along with various benefits such as a pension scheme and company events.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sick pay

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Company events

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate.
• Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, IHT400.
• Technical understanding of private client work.

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative tasks for the department.
• Provide personal support to an individual in the department.

Skills

Private Client Legal Secretary experience

Drafting legal documents

Typing speed of 60 wpm

Digital audio transcription skills

Job description

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

As a Private Client Legal Assistant / 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 a salary range of £26,000 - £32,000 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:

• Competitive salary
• Sick pay
• Company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• 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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