Legal Secretary Private Client in Eastbourne, East Sussex

Posted by Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd

£25,000 – £30,000 a year

Eastbourne · Permanent

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Private  Client department of a long-established law firm in Eastbourne.

This is an interesting and varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and  administrative support to several fee earners, covering a broad range of Private Client  and Probate matters. 

Your duties will include:

  • Providing full secretarial support to three fee earners within the Private  Client team
  • Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, attendance  notes and file notes
  • Preparing and amending Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Codicils
  • Assisting with Probate applications, estate accounts and Inheritance Tax  forms
  • Managing diaries and arranging appointments, meetings and client calls
  • Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries, executors, attorneys,  financial institutions and other third parties
  • Answering telephone calls and dealing with general Private Client  enquiries
  • Opening new client files and assisting with client onboarding, including ID and anti-money laundering checks
  • Assisting with the administration and progression of probate and estate  matters
  • Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence
  • Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems
  • Ensuring files are kept up to date and compliant with internal and  regulatory requirements
  • Assisting with billing, file management and matter progression
  • Providing support and cover across the wider department when required 

Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client environment  is preferred, and you must be confident supporting fee earners across a varied  caseload. Please apply today for further details! 

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