Legal Secretary - Private Client

Position: Legal Secretary
Location: Northampton
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (37.5 hours per week)
Team: Private Client

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday (increasing to 26 days in accordance with policy)

• 3 days for Christmas shutdown

• 3% employer pension contribution

• Private health insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Income Protection Scheme

• Death in Service benefits

• Access to employee perks and rewards platform

Key Knowledge Areas:

Essential:

Experience with tax planning, preparation of wills, and wealth protection

Handling of High Net Worth and complex matters

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trusts, including Family Investment Companies and declarations of trust

Probate, including taxable estates, foreign assets, and claims for property reliefs

Knowledge of Inheritance Tax

Desirable:

• Experience in:

  • Tax planning

  • Trust administration

  • Estate administration and preparation of estate accounts

  • Corporate/commercial legal contexts

  • Contentious probate

• Familiarity with other legal practice areas such as Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Real Estate

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 1years' experience in a private client legal team

• Ability to manage own workload when necessary

• Strong legal drafting and proofreading abilities

• Competence in handling client correspondence and legal document preparation

• Efficient file and record management

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

• Commercial and practical awareness

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Team-oriented with good negotiation and organizational capabilities

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Equal Opportunities:

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered fairly and without discrimination.