legal secretary Worthing, South East England, England
Job description
Legal Secretary – Private Client
Worthing
£20,000-£27,000 dependant on experience
My client is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their well-established Private Client department. They are looking for a suitable candidate to provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner.
The Private Client team deals with a range of areas including:
- Will drafting
- Probate/Estate administration
- Tax Advice
- Set up and administration of Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection/Deputyship
The role includes, but is not limited to;
- Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
- Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
- Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.
- General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
- Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
- Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.
The ideal candidate will;
- Have a minimum of 12 months previous experience working in the Legal sector
- Have fasst and accurate typing skills (65wpm +)
- Possess the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise.
- Hold good communication skills both on the telephone and in person.
- Have great attention to detail.
- Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
In return, you will receive;
- A generous salary package, with annual reviews
- Great holiday allowance, including bank holidays
- Standard employer pension contributions
- Optional Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you’re interested in the role, contact Will at Rolf Berryman or apply directly to the role as directed
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 12 months experience working in the Legal Sector?
- Do you have at least 1 year experience working in Private Client?
Work Location: In person
