Private Client Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant looking to progress your career within a highly regarded Private Client department?
An established and reputable law firm based in Ipswich is seeking a proactive and organised individual to join its friendly Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity to support experienced fee earners while gaining exposure to a broad range of private client matters.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Private Client team, assisting with matters including:
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trust Administration
- Court of Protection matters
- General client correspondence and file management
Responsibilities
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing legal documents and client packs
- Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
- Opening and closing client files
- Liaising with clients, executors and third parties professionally and empathetically
- Handling telephone and email enquiries
- Maintaining accurate case management records
- Assisting fee earners with the progression of matters
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator within a law firm
- Ideally experience within Private Client, Conveyancing or another legal discipline
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and case management systems
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Opportunity to join a respected and established legal practice
If you are looking to join a welcoming firm where you can develop your legal career within a successful Private Client department, we would love to hear from you.
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