Private Client Secretary: Wills, Probate & Estates

Recruitment Solutions; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary for a well-established firm in Gravesend, Kent. You will support three fee earners across wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Power of Attorney, ensuring accurate document preparation, diarising tasks and compliant file handling.

This varied, client-focused role rewards meticulous work, professional communication and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a welcoming office environment with a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Private Client.
• Sound understanding of wills, probate and estate administration.
• Strong audio and copy typing skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client team.
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes and file notes.
• Prepare and amend Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Codicils and Probate applications.
• Assist with estate accounts, inheritance tax forms and estate administration.
• Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and client calls.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, executors and third parties.

Skills

Private Client experience

Audio typing

Copy typing

Organisational skills

Client communication

Tools

BigHand

Oyez Forms

Excel

Partner 4 Windows

Job description

Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary for a well-established firm in Gravesend, Kent. You will support three fee earners across wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Power of Attorney, ensuring accurate document preparation, diarising tasks and compliant file handling.

This varied, client-focused role rewards meticulous work, professional communication and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a welcoming office environment with a