I am currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join my client in Bexleyheath this is to join their Private Client department. The candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the department

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

Will drafting. Probate/Estate Administration. Tax Advice. Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney. Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Duties will include:

Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters. Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications. Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax. General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning. Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly. Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client – at least 1 years + experience. Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer:

Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm this is office based. Salary depending on experience - £25,000 – £29,000 25 Days holiday plus a da...