Legal Secretary Private Client

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted 21 days ago, valid for 4 days

Romford, Greater London RM41QA, England

£30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Full Time

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Service Care Legal is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Romford.
The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Private Client legal support role.
The role involves providing high-quality secretarial support in the Wills & Probate department, including drafting legal documents and managing client correspondence.
This opportunity offers a supportive team culture and clear paths for career progression within a long-established firm.

Service Care Legal are working alongside a well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic practice with nearly 70 years of history, working alongside highly regarded legal professionals.ROLE: Legal Secretary (Private Client)LOCATION: RomfordSALARY: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)The RoleYou will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the busy Wills & Probate department, assisting with a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

Drafting Wills, LPAs, and Trust documentation
Preparing and submitting IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217, IHT400)
Assisting with probate applications (online and paper-based)
Managing diary appointments, correspondence, and file management
Providing client-facing support in a professional and approachable manner

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Private Client legal support role
Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts
Familiarity with IHT forms and online Probate submissions
Typing speed of 60 WPM and experience with digital audio transcription
Preferably experience using LEAP case management system

Why Join This Firm?

Long-established but progressive and growing practice
Clear opportunities for career progression
Supportive team culture with specialist legal professionals

If this Private Client Legal Secretary role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email .uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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