Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Description

Service Care Legal are working alongside a well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic practice with nearly 70 years of history, working alongside highly regarded legal professionals.

ROLE: Legal Secretary (Private Client)

LOCATION: Romford

SALARY: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The Role

You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the busy Wills & Probate department, assisting with a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

Drafting Wills, LPAs, and Trust documentation

Preparing and submitting IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217, IHT400)

Assisting with probate applications (online and paper-based)

Managing diary appointments, correspondence, and file management

Providing client-facing support in a professional and approachable manner

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Private Client legal support role

Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts

Familiarity with IHT forms and online Probate submissions

Typing speed of 60 WPM and experience with digital audio transcription

Preferably experience using LEAP case management system

Why Join This Firm?

Long-established but progressive and growing practice

Clear opportunities for career progression

Supportive team culture with specialist legal professionals

If this Private Client Legal Secretary role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250

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