Job Title: Private Client Legal Secretary
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000
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:
1. Providing full secretarial support to one fee earner
2. Diary management
3. Onboarding new clients and carrying out KYC checks
4. Preparing letters and emails
5. Digital dictation
6. Billing
7. Initial drafting of basic wills and LPAs
8. Dealing with correspondence and ensuring all correspondence and documents are accurately filed in the case management system
The successful candidate will have:
9. Commercial experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant in a Private Client practice
10. Basic understanding and application of Wills and Probate Laws
11. Previous experience with Legal software packages and/or case management systems
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Package:
13. £24,000 - £26,000
14. 25 days annual leave
15. Excellent pension scheme
16. Legal Services benefits
17. Flexible working
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.