Job description
Private Client Legal Secretary. A highly respected, busy Legal 500 with an established HNW client base are currently seeking a Private Client Secretary to join their friendly, supportive and professional firm, based in Lewes.
The successful Private Client Secretary will primarily support a highly regarded Private Client Solicitor. Their case loads includes:
- Wills
- Probate
- Trust
- Tax
- Estate planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
The successful Private Client Secretary will be responsible for duties such as (but not limited to):
- Opening and closing files
- Updating clients
- Digital dictation
- Producing and editing legal documents
- Providing quotations
- Liaising with Accounts team to raise invoices
The successful Private Client Secretary will offer the following skill set/background:
- Prior experience as a private client secretary, with solid admin/secretarial experience
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Be presentable
- Be accountable and take responsibility
- Offer excellent communication skills - written, verbal and face to face
- Willingness to learn
- Confident and professional telephone manner
- The ability to remain calm when under pressure
- Be a keen team player
The successful Private Client Secretary will be greeted with a market-led, generous salary. You will join a highly supportive environment, working with friendly staff who have a clear focus on delivering an exceptional level of client care. There will be excellent opportunities for progression for the right candidate, with regular reviews and training. This is a firm who highly value their staff, and offer an outstanding benefits package.
