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Legal Secretary

2i Recruit Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Camberley, Surrey GU15 2HQ

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Wealth and Inheritance team.
  • The ideal candidate should have a proven background in legal secretarial work, preferably in Private Wealth and Inheritance matters.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 per year and requires significant experience in a similar role.
  • Key responsibilities include providing administrative support to lawyers, managing client files, and preparing legal documents.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and 25 days of holiday.

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Wealth and Inheritance (PWI) team. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in legal secretarial work, with a preference for experience in Private Wealth and Inheritance matters.

Company Benefits:

  • Support Staff Bonus.
  • Free car parking.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide secretarial and administrative support to a team of lawyers specialising in Private Wealth and Inheritance.
  • Manage and organise client files, ensuring they are kept up to date and compliant with regulations.
  • Prepare legal documents, letters, and correspondence under the supervision of senior legal staff.
  • Handle and manage client communications, ensuring a professional and courteous manner at all times.
  • Draft and proofread documents related to estate planning, wills, trusts, and inheritance matters.
  • Maintain accurate billing and time-keeping records for the team.
  • Arrange meetings, appointments, and client consultations.
  • Ensure effective and efficient document management, both electronically and in physical form.
  • Assist with other administrative duties as required.

Experience and Skills Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within the Private Wealth and Inheritance (PWI) sector.
  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to proofread and edit legal documents.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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