Private Client Legal Secretary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm on the East London/Essex border is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant. The role requires a minimum of 1 year experience in a Wills and Probate department, with responsibilities including preparing legal documents and working independently. The position offers a salary between £26,000 and £30,000, along with benefits such as holiday leave and a company pension.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday a year

Birthday leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Wills and Probate department.
• Able to prepare Probate forms and LPA forms.
• Ability to draft and prepare Wills.

Responsibilities

• Join a reputable law firm as a Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant.
• Handle preparations of legal documentation related to wills and probate.

Skills

Audio dictation

Excellent administrative skills

Technical knowledge of private client

Job description

Private Client Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant - Are you looking to join one of the most reputable law firms on the East London/Essex border and seeking a full time position?

Firm Overview:

Our client is one of the most reputable law firms based on the outskirts of East London/ Essex area with a strong, loyal client base spanning almost 100 years. Known for their bespoke service, they are seeking a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join their Private Client, Wills and Probate department.

Experience required for this Private Client Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant vacancy:

• Minimum of 1 years experience and currently working within a Wills and Probate department
• Able to prepare Probate forms and LPA forms
• Able to draft and prepare Wills
• Knowledge of preparing and completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400
• Have good technical knowledge of private client and able to work unsupervised
• Have Audio dictation experience
• Have excellent administrative skills

Benefits for this Private Client Legal Secretary role:

• Salary £26,000 - £30,000
• 5.6 weeks holiday a year
• Birthday leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Please do NOT apply if you do not have 1 years recent experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in the field of Private Client, Wills and Probate. Your details will be deleted.

If you're a Private Client Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Victoria Kemp at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 373013