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Our client is a well-established, growing law firm seeking a Legal Secretary - Private Client based in Northampton on a full-time permanent basis.Â
Summary of the Legal Secretary - Private Client role
Salary: £24,570 - £26,000Location: Northampton - 100% office basedType of Contract: PermanentHours: Full time Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pmBenefits: 24 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas, pension scheme, private health care, employee assistance programme, income protection, death in service benefits and more!DISCLAIMER: This role is purely secretarial and does not offer progression into a Legal Fee Earner's role. Unfortunately, applicants with formal Law qualifications and those looking for a progressional role will be discounted.Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary - Private Client
- Dealing with Tax Planning, the preparation of Wills and Wealth Protection issues.
- Handling HNW and complex matters.
- Assist the Wealth team with Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts and probate.
- Trust administration and administration of estates.
- Build rapport with clients
- Support other teams as and when required.Â
- Manage client correspondence, including drafting letters, emails and legal documents.
Requirements for a successful Legal Secretary - Private Client
- Legal Secretary experience.Â
- Experience working in a Private Client team. (Will, Trusts & probate)
- Strong Administration and documentation skills with experience drafting letters and legal documentation.
- Experience in handling HNW and complex matters.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Commercial, practical and financial awareness.
- Strong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 and legal systems/portals.
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**Thank you for your interest in the Legal Secretary - Private Clientrole. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **Â
