ROLE: Legal Secretary (Private Client)
LOCATION: Romford
SALARY: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
The Role
You 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 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
