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PRIVATE CLIENT LEGAL SECRETARY, KENT 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE | UP TO GBP 27,000 JOB REF: 4316
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to three fee earners in a busy Private Client department, ensuring seamless daily operations while contributing to core legal processes.
Responsibilities
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Administrative & Legal Support
- Transcribe legal documents (audio and copy typing).
- Prepare complex estate planning documents, including:
- Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Probate applications
- Estate accounts
- Inheritance Tax (IHT) forms
- Manage client diaries, Coordinate appointment schedules for fee earners.
- Assist with billing processes and ensure efficient file organisation.
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Client & External Liaison
- Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and third parties.
- Handle client inquiries, onboard new clients, and perform Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks where required.
- Support probate and estate administration procedures.
- Maintain accurate, compliant filing systems and correspondence records.
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Requirements
- Minimum 12 months experience as a Legal Secretary in a Private Client environment.
- Exceptional organisational, communication, and typing skills (fast and highly accurate*) required.
- Preferred experience includes:
- Preparing estate accounts, drafting Wills, Codicils, and LPAs.
- Handling probate administration workflows.
- Compliance with tax and probate filing requirements.
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Benefits & Opportunities
- Competitive salary (up to £27,000) based on experience.
- Diverse workload in a fast-paced Private Client team.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Clear path for career development with exposure to varied legal processes.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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Application Instructions
Contact Kaye Thumpston for a confidential discussion:
- Phone: 0183x* (noting this appears to be an incomplete number in the source)
- Email: via details awaiting inclusion
Note: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without prior consent.
Candidate Care Process:
- Aim to respond to applications within 7 days.
- Silence within this period indicates unsuccessful shortlisting for this role.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of:
- Ethnicity
- Religion or beliefs
- Age
- Physical or mental disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity/Expression
- Any other legally protected characteristic.
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