Legal Secretary Private Client

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Private Client department of a long-established law firm in Eastbourne.

This is an interesting and varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to several fee earners, covering a broad range of Private Client and Probate matters.

Your duties will include:

• Providing full secretarial support to three fee earners within the Private Client team
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes and file notes
• Preparing and amending Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Codicils
• Assisting with Probate applications, estate accounts and Inheritance Tax forms
• Managing diaries and arranging appointments, meetings and client calls
• Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries, executors, attorneys, financial institutions and other third parties
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with general Private Client enquiries
• Opening new client files and assisting with client onboarding, including ID and anti-money laundering checks
• Assisting with the administration and progression of probate and estate matters
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence
• Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems
• Ensuring files are kept up to date and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements
• Assisting with billing, file management and matter progression
• Providing support and cover across the wider department when required

Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client environment is preferred, and you must be confident supporting fee earners across a varied caseload. Please apply today for further details!