Private Client Legal Secretary
6 days ago
Farnham
Private Client Legal Secretary/Probate Legal Secretary Farnham | Hybrid Working | £27,000-£32,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Keywords: Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Secretary, Wills & Probate, Legal Assistant, Legal Support, Estate Administration, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Legal 500, Farnham Jobs. Are you an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary or Probate Legal Secretary looking to join a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm? 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. 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. Benefits • 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 The Role 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: • Wills, • Probate and Estate Administration, • Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Trusts, • Tax and succession planning Your responsibilities will include: • 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 About You You'll ideally have: • 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 Apply Now 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.