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Legal Secretary - Private Client / Probate

Legal Secretary - Private Client / Probate

Legado Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days

Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1PX, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Legal Secretary specializing in Private Client work in Chichester, offering a salary of circa £25-27k, negotiable based on experience.
Candidates must have previous experience in Private Client or Probate law to be considered for the role.
The job involves providing secretarial support, managing diaries, booking appointments, and handling client communications and legal documentation.
Familiarity with digital dictation tools, estate accounts, and legal forms is advantageous, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for immediate consideration.

Lega Secretary - Private Client - Chichestercirca £25-27k (negotiable)

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Are you an experienced legal secretary with experience in Private Client / Probate?

If so, and if you are seeking a new exciting position with an established law firm in the Chichester area, this may be your opportunity.

This is an interesting and varied role covering all aspects of private client / Probate / Wills etc. The department covers a varied case-load.Responsibilities

Providing full secretarial support
Diary management, booking appointments and liaising with clients,
Audio transcription, liaising with clients, and handling telephone queries and requests.
Typing/correspondence and document work, alongside the preparation of legal forms where required.
Other related / reasonable duties as and when required within the team / department.

Person Requirements

Preparing estate accounts, typing wills, typing LPAs, typing codicils, IHT forms etc.
Candidates will need previous Private Client experience within a legal environment, be enthusiastic and organised. Experience is using of digital dictation, BigHand, Oyez Forms, Excel and Partner 4 Windows would be advantageous.
You need to be able to prioritise your work, use your initiative and meet deadlines.
Good communication skill are essential both written and verbally, as well as providing a friendly customer / client customer service.

If you are interested in this new role, and have the required experience, please apply asap for immediate consideration.

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