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Private Client Legal Secretary

Ashville Knight
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their established practice.
  • The role requires at least 2 years of previous Private Client experience and offers a salary range of £25,000 - £30,000 based on experience.
  • The candidate will provide secretarial support, assist with client queries, and manage documentation related to Wills, Trusts, and Probate matters.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting basic Wills, completing tax forms, and assisting senior solicitors with file management.
  • The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, company pension scheme, a day off for your birthday, and regular social events.

My client is a well-established and highly accredited practice who are looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy and growing team.

The successful candidate will be working alongside the Senior Leadership team and other Solicitors. Covering a broad range of Wills, Trusts, LPA’s and Probate matters.

Main duties will include:

  • Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
  • Assisting with client telephone queries and managing email correspondence.
  • Drafting of basic Wills.
  • Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax
  • Assist senior solicitors with the day-to-day management of their files.
  • Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

  • At least 2 years previous Private Client experience is desirable.
  • Excellent administrative skills and client service skills.
  • Strong communication skills.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm.
  • Salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £30,000
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Day off for your birthday.
  • Regular social events.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.