Overview
Legal Secretary – Private Client Jobs in Northampton, England, UK at Allstaff
Our client is a well-established, growing law firm seeking a Legal Secretary – Private Client based in Northampton on a full-time permanent basis.
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Summary of the Legal Secretary – Private Client role
Salary: £24,570 – £26,000
Location:
Northampton – 100% office based
Type of
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Benefits:
24 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas, pension scheme, private health care, employee assistance programme, income protection, death in service benefits and more!
DISCLAIMER:
This role is purely secretarial and does not offer progression into a Legal Fee Earner’s role. Unfortunately, applicants with formal Law qualifications and those looking for a progressional role will be discounted.
Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary – Private Client
Dealing with
Tax Planning
, the preparation of Wills and Wealth Protection issues.
Handling HNW and complex matters.
Assist the Wealth team with Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts and probate.
Trust administration and administration of estates.
Build rapport with clients
Support other teams as and when required.
Manage client correspondence, including drafting letters, emails and legal documents.
Requirements for a successful Legal Secretary – Private Client
Legal Secretary experience.
Experience working in a Private Client team. (Will, Trusts & probate)
Strong Administration and documentation skills with experience drafting letters and legal documentation.
Experience in handling HNW and complex matters.
Ability to manage own caseload.
Good negotiation skills.
Commercial, practical and financial awareness.
Strong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 and legal systems/portals.
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
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Title: Legal Secretary – Private Client
Company: Allstaff
Location: Northampton, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary, Financial Law), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
