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Private Client Legal Secretary

Employer
JS Legal Recruitment ltd
Location
Colchester
Salary
Up to £27,000 per Annum + benefits
Closing date
25 Dec 2021
Reference
JSL2121

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Practice area
Private client
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years
Position
Legal secretary
Sector
Private practice

Private Client  PA  Secretary

Our  client a top tier Legal 500  multi- office law firm hasn’t let the grass grow under their feet, forward-thinking and progressive providing a first class service to people and businesses throughout Essex. Are recruiting for an experienced Private Client PA to provide secretarial support to the head of the private client department based in Colchester

The Role

  • You will provide full secretarial support to the head of the private client team
  • Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence related to private client maters
  • Diary keeping
  • Meeting with clients to witness execution of client’s wills/documents
  • Drafting basic Wills, LPA’s and court of protection applications
  • Knowledge of IHT forms , Estate Accounts and Grant of probate desirable
  • Production of attendance notes
  • Set up and administration of trusts
  • Court of Protection/ Deputyship
  • Preparation of correspondence and complex legal documents
  • File and case management , bill preparation
  • Manage marketing data and liaising with the marketing team

The Candidate

  • You will possess extensive  Private Client Legal experience
  • A good standard of education at least O Level / GCSE
  • Fast and accurate typing skills including  digital audio systems
  • Experience with case management systems
  • Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel  ,Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear
  • You will be a strong team player
  • Good  attention to detail
  • Organised and able to priorities your workload

Benefits

  • Pleasant working environment
  • 30 days annual leave per annum (Including Bank Holidays)  an additional 3 days Annual Leave for Christmas closure
  • Private Health and Pension scheme after probation period
  • Salary £25,00 - £27,000 depending on experience
 

Apply Now.

 Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd,  quoting reference JSL2121A OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.

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