Legal Secretary Private Client

Reed

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days

Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1PX, England

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Legal Secretary position is available in Chichester with an annual salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience.
The role is full-time and office-based, focusing on supporting a private client team.
Candidates should have proven experience in Private Client Law, particularly with wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Key responsibilities include managing diaries, onboarding clients, file management, audio typing, and handling financial matters.
Applicants should possess excellent typing skills and a good academic record, with relevant legal experience required.

Legal Secretary

Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)
Location: Chichester
Job Type: Full-time, Office Based

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join our highly reputable and well-established private client team. This role is ideal for someone who is confident, proactive, and has proven experience in Private Client Law.

Day-to-day of the role:

Manage diaries and schedule appointments for the principal.
Onboard new clients and carry out relevant checks.
Handle file management tasks including opening, closing, and archiving files.
Perform audio typing and dictation.
Produce legal documents such as wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
Undertake general secretarial and administrative duties.
Answer telephone calls, liaising with clients and third parties.
Manage financial matters including requesting monies, preparing estate accounts, and completing posting slips for making payments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

A good academic record.
Excellent typing skills.
Previous experience within the legal profession, particularly in Private Client Law including wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates, and Probate.
Computer literacy.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and ability.
Full-time, office-based role with standard working hours.

To apply for this Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

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