Our client is a well-established, growing law firm seeking a Legal Secretary - Private Client based in Northampton on a full-time permanent basis.
Summary of the Legal Secretary - Private Client role
Salary: GBP24,570 - GBP26,000
Location: Northampton - 100% office based
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Benefits: 24 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas, pension scheme, private health care, employee assistance programme, income protection, death in service benefits and more!
DISCLAIMER: 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.
Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary - Private Client
* Dealing with Tax Planning, the preparation of Wills and Wealth Protection issues.
* Handling HNW and complex matters.
* Assist the Wealth team with Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts and probate.
* Trust administration and administration of estates.
* Build rapport with clients.
* Support other teams as and when required.
* Manage client correspondence, including drafting letters, emails and legal documents.
Requirements for a successful Legal Secretary - Private Client
* Legal Secretary experience.
* Experience working in a Private Client team (Wills, Trusts & probate).
* Strong Administration and documentation skills with experience drafting letters and legal documentation.
* Experience in handling HNW and complex matters.
* Ability to manage own caseload.
* Good negotiation skills.
* Commercial, practical and financial awareness.
* Strong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 and legal systems/portals.
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