Legal Secretary Private Client in Eastbourne

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Private Client department of a long-established law firm in Eastbourne. This is an interesting and varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to several fee earners, covering a broad range of Private Client and Probate matters. Your duties will include: * Providing full secretarial support to three fee earners within the Private Client team * Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes and file notes * Preparing and amending Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Codicils * Assisting with Probate applications, estate accounts and Inheritance Tax forms * Managing diaries and arranging appointments, meetings and client calls * Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries, executors, attorneys, financial institutions and other third parties * Answering telephone calls and dealing with general Private Client enquiries * Opening new client files and assisting with client onboarding, including ID and anti-money laundering checks * Assisting with the administration and progression of probate and estate matters * Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence * Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems * Ensuring files are kept up to date and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements * Assisting with billing, file management and matter progression * Providing support and cover across the wider department when required Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client environment is preferred, and you must be confident supporting fee earners across a varied caseload. Please apply today for further details