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
The successful candidate will have:
•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.
Interested?
Please call Michelle Topley on or email your CV to . Alternatively apply online.
