Private Client Legal Secretary

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

Job summary

A reputable law firm located on the border of East London/Essex is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant. The role requires a minimum of one year's experience in Wills and Probate, with responsibilities including preparing Probate forms and drafting Wills. The firm offers a salary between £26,000 and £30,000, along with additional benefits such as a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Birthday leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a Wills and Probate department.
• Ability to draft and prepare Wills and complete Probate and LPA forms.
• Good technical knowledge of private client work and ability to work independently.

Skills

Audio dictation experience

Excellent administrative skills

Ability to prepare Wills

Knowledge of IHT forms

Technical knowledge of private client work

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 a highly reputable law firm located on the outskirts of East London/Essex, with a strong, loyal client base spanning nearly 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 year's experience in a Wills and Probate department
• Ability to prepare Probate forms and LPA forms
• Ability to draft and prepare Wills
• Knowledge of completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400
• Good technical knowledge of private client work and ability to work independently
• Audio dictation experience
• Excellent administrative skills

Benefits for this Private Client Legal Secretary role:

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

Please do NOT apply if you do not have at least 1 year's recent experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in Private Client, Wills, and Probate. Your details will be deleted.

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

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