Private Client Legal Secretary

Location
England, Kent, Whitstable
Salary
£22000 - £28000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted
14 Feb 2019
Closes
28 Feb 2019
Ref
BBBH10936
Contact
Andrew Burrows
Job Title
Legal Secretary
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This Legal 500 firm are Tier 1-3 across the majority of their departments but are particularly renowned for their Private Client prowess. This accounts for a third of their work and the Private Client team is one of the biggest outside of London. They have an excellent attitude to work life balance, reflected by the fact that the majority of their staff have been at the firm for more than 6 years.

The Firm

This is one of the leading firms in Kent and South East, offering multi-services, with over 8 Legal 500 Chambers ranked departments, housed in their majestic offices. This firm are on the oldest practice in the UK with a rich heritage that can be traced back over 300 years. They have numerous lawyers ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers as leaders in the field, that have been enveloped to carry on the ethical services offered throughout the generations.

This firm are specialist in services for individuals as well as businesses. Within their departments they boost the most reputable Private Client departments, as well as real estate and employment teams. They have specific specialism advising agricultural, farming and rural businesses and are recognised for their legal expertise in advising charities.

The Role

Because the firm is expanding, they are looking for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their flourishing Private Client department in their prestigious Whitstable, Kent office.

The firm's Private Client department is one of the largest in Kent and they are well renowned for the quality of work they deal with and the services they provide. Because the firm's work life balance culture, internal progression, and quality of work is so good, very few people leave this firm- making a career here.

The team deal with a wide range of Private Client issues, including: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax, elderly and vulnerable clients, probate, wills, contentious probate, and more.

You will assist alongside some of the best experts in the field, many of whom are Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners recognized.

Requirements

  • You will be an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary
  • You will have a typing speed of 55+ wpm
  • You will work well in a team
  • You will be able to interact sensitively with clients
  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a leading, Legal 500 Private Client practice in Whitstable.

    Apply now for immediate consideration.