Private Client Legal Secretary - Gravesend, Kent
Join a highly regarded local law firm with an excellent reputation, a welcoming culture and lovely offices.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm based in Gravesend.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
Working closely with three fee earners, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across all aspects of Private Client work, including wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working in a client-focused legal environment, takes pride in producing accurate work and can confidently manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
•Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client team.
•Audio and copy typing legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes and file notes.
•Preparing and amending Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Codicils and Probate applications.
•Assisting with estate accounts, inheritance tax forms and estate administration.
•Managing diaries, arranging appointments, meetings and client calls.
•Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries, executors, attorneys, financial institutions and other third parties.
•Handling incoming telephone calls and general Private Client enquiries.
•Opening new client files and completing client onboarding, identification and anti-money laundering checks.
•Managing emails, post, filing and document management.
•Supporting billing, file management, matter progression and general departmental administration.
•Ensuring files remain accurate, up to date and compliant with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
•Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department.
•A sound understanding of wills, probate and estate administration.
•Strong audio and copy typing skills, with excellent attention to detail.
•Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
•A professional, approachable manner and confidence communicating with clients.
•Good IT skills and technical competence.
Experience with BigHand, Oyez Forms, Excel and Partner 4 Windows would be advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
•An established firm with an excellent local reputation.
•A friendly and welcoming working culture.
•Lovely office surroundings.
•A varied role within a busy and interesting Private Client department.
•A competitive salary based on your experience.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in Gravesend, we would love to hear from you.