Job Description
Private Client Legal Secretary/Probate Legal Secretary
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Farnham | Hybrid Working | £27,000-£32,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
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Keywords: Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Secretary, Wills & Probate, Legal Assistant, Legal Support, Estate Administration, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Legal 500, Farnham Jobs.
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Are you an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary or Probate Legal Secretary looking to join a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm?
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Our client is a well-established Chambers and Legal 500 recognised firm with an excellent reputation for client care and employee development. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to support its successful Private Client, Probate, Tax & Trusts team based in Farnham.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional seeking a varied role within a friendly, collaborative team, with the flexibility of hybrid working and genuine long-term career prospects.
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Benefits
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- Salary of £27,000-£32,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- Legal 500 and Chambers recognised law firm
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Excellent training and career development
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and additional employee benefits
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The Role
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Working closely with partners and fee earners, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across a broad range of Private Client matters including:
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- Wills
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trusts
- Tax and succession planning
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Your responsibilities will include:
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- Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Audio and copy typing
- Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
- Opening new client files and maintaining the case management system
- Liaising with clients, executors, financial advisers and third parties
- Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
- Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks
- Assisting with billing and general department administration where required
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About You
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You'll ideally have:
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- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Secretary or Legal Assistant
- Experience supporting a Private Client, Wills & Probate or Trusts department
- Excellent typing and document production skills (around 60 wpm or above preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Outstanding organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- A professional, proactive and client-focused approach
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Apply Now
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If you're an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Legal Secretary or legal support professional looking for a new opportunity with a respected Legal 500 law firm in Farnham, we'd love to hear from you.
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