Private Client Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Funtley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

A well-established law firm is looking for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy and expanding team. This will be based in their Fareham office. The ideal candidate must provide administrative support and be able to offer a high-quality legal service to all clients.

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

1. Will drafting.
2. Probate/Estate Administration.
3. Tax Advice.
4. Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney.
5. Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Duties will include:

1. Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
2. Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
3. Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.
4. General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
5. Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
6. Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

1. Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client - at least 1 year + experience.
2. Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management systems.

What they offer:

1. Full time in the office - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
2. Salary depending on experience up to £25,000 - £27,000.
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
4. Workplace pension.