Job Description
Our client is a well-established, growing law firm seeking a Legal Secretary - Private Client based in Northampton on a full-time permanent basis. \n\nSummary of the Legal Secretary - Private Client role\n\nSalary: £24,570 - £26,000\nLocation: Northampton - 100% office based\nType of Contract: Permanent\nHours: Full time Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm\nBenefits: 24 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas, pension scheme, private health care, employee assistance programme, income protection, death in service benefits and more!\n\nDISCLAIMER: This role is purely secretarial and does not offer progression into a Legal Fee Earner's role. Unfortunately, applicants with formal Law qualifications and those looking for a progressional role will be discounted.\n\nResponsibilities of the Legal Secretary - Private Client\n\nDealing with Tax Planning, the preparation of Wills and Wealth Protection issues.\nHandling HNW and complex matters.\nAssist the Wealth team with Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts and probate.\nTrust administration and administration of estates.\nBuild rapport with clients\nSupport other teams as and when required. \nManage client correspondence, including drafting letters, emails and legal documents.\nRequirements for a successful Legal Secretary - Private Client\n\nLegal Secretary experience. \nExperience working in a Private Client team. (Will, Trusts & probate)\nStrong Administration and documentation skills with experience drafting letters and legal documentation.\nExperience in handling HNW and complex matters.\nAbility to manage own caseload.\nGood negotiation skills.\nCommercial, practical and financial awareness.\nStrong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 and legal systems/portals.\nAllstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs.
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