Private Client Legal Secretary

Private Client Legal Secretary

JS Legal Recruitment is excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth, my client is recruiting for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary for their Private Clien t team based in Brentwood, Hornchurch, and Upminster.

As a Private Client Legal Secretary , you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers.

The Role

• Providing typing and administration support to one or more lawyers
• Audio typing (BigHand)
• Opening and closing files
• Diary management, preparing lawyers for external meetings
• Carry out money laundering and ID checks
• Completing form – Oyez
• Typing of legal documents, Wills, LPA’s, Estate Accounts
• Witnessing wills
• Liaise with Clients, Solicitors , Barristers Chambers
• Attend client meetings
• Assist with preparation of invoices
• Taking credit card payments
• Booking events, training etc
• Assist with the marketing of the department

The Candidate

• You will possess recent Private Client Experience
• Experience with all Microsoft Office packages, excellent Audio Typing skills
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team player

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Private Health
• Death in service
• Parking
• Friendly office environment

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