Legal Secretary Private Client

Legal Secretary

Our client a traditional law firm based in Manningtree, have an opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their successful private client team.

**The Role**
- You will provide full secretarial support to the fee earner
- Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence related to private client maters
- Diary keeping
- Meeting with clients to witness execution of client’s wills/documents
- Knowledge of IHT forms, Estate Accounts and Grant of probate desirable
- Production of attendance notes
- Set up and administration of trusts
- Court of Protection/ Deputyship
- Ideally will be an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary
- Accurate typing skills including digital audio systems
- Experience with case management
- Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook
- Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear
- Strong attention to detail
- Pleasant working environment
- Hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5.15pm