Simpson Dean

London: 020 7082 8100
Kent: 01303 760 805
Bucks/Berks: 01494 419 192

Private Client Legal Secretary

Job Description

Private Client Legal Secretary

Salary DOE

Based near Gravesend

Permanent role

Brief description of role

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Private Client department in Gravesend. These are busy roles and therefore individuals must be able to prioritise work, use their initiative and meet deadlines, coupled with an excellent client manner, smart appearance and outstanding technical competence.

So, what could a normal day consist of?

  • Diary management
  • Booking appointments
  • Liaising with clients
  • Audio transcription
  • Will and LPA drafting
  • Handling general PC based telephone queries and requests.
  • Typing, correspondence and document work
  • Preparation of all legal forms where required

I like it, tell me more!

The role entails providing full secretarial support to a team of lawyers. It is a fascinating and varied role covering all aspects of private client and probate.

What do you want from me?

Successful applicants will have previous Private Client experience within a legal environment and be enthusiastic and organised.

The department covers a diverse caseload, therefore experience and knowledge in the following fields would be advantageous:

  • Preparing estate accounts
  • Typing wills
  • Typing LPAs
  • Typing Codicils
  • Probate knowledge
  • IHT forms

Knowledge of digital dictation, Land Registry Portal, BigHand, Oyez Forms, Excel and Partner 4 Windows would be advantageous.

YES, I am definitely interested. Tell me what I need to do next!

If you are interested in applying for this Private Client Legal Secretary role, please click ‘Apply Now’ below or contact one of the Simpson Dean Team on 01303 760 805 / [email protected]

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