Private Client Legal Secretary

Pearson Whiffin; Margate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in East Kent is seeking a highly motivated Private Client Legal Secretary. The role offers the chance to work in a reputable team, providing full secretarial support, managing client onboarding, and assisting with wills and probate-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a solid understanding of the legal sector, with excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant in a Private Client practice.
• Basic understanding and application of Wills and Probate Laws.
• Previous experience with Legal software packages.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to one fee earner.
• Preparing letters and emails, initial drafting of basic wills and LPAs.
• Managing diary and onboarding new clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Legal Software

Case Management Systems

Job description

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Job Title: Private Client Legal Secretary

Location: Margate

An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm based in East Kent. We are seeking a highly motivated and career driven Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team. You will have the opportunity to work with a highly reputable team while being given the framework to develop your own career.

Duties include:

• Providing full secretarial support to one fee earner
• Diary management
• Onboarding new clients and carrying out KYC checks
• Preparing letters and emails
• Initial drafting of basic wills and LPAs
• Dealing with correspondence and ensuring all correspondence and documents are accurately filed in the case management system

The successful candidate will have:

• Commercial experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant in a Private Client practice
• Basic understanding and application of Wills and Probate Laws
• Previous experience with Legal software packages and/or case management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Package:

• 25 days annual leave

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.