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Legal Secretary - Private Client
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Expire in: 5 days
Job Description
Position: Legal Secretary
Location: Northampton
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (37.5 hours per week)
Team: Private Client
Benefits:
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24 days holiday (increasing to 26 days in accordance with policy)
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3 days for Christmas shutdown
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3% employer pension contribution
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Private health insurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Income Protection Scheme
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Death in Service benefits
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Access to employee perks and rewards platform
Key Knowledge Areas:
Essential:
Experience with tax planning, preparation of wills, and wealth protection
Handling of High Net Worth and complex matters
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trusts, including Family Investment Companies and declarations of trust
Probate, including taxable estates, foreign assets, and claims for property reliefs
Knowledge of Inheritance Tax
Desirable:
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Experience in:
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Tax planning
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Trust administration
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Estate administration and preparation of estate accounts
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Corporate/commercial legal contexts
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Contentious probate
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Familiarity with other legal practice areas such as Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Real Estate
Key Skills:
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Minimum of 1 years' experience in a private client legal team
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Ability to manage own workload when necessary
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Strong legal drafting and proofreading abilities
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Competence in handling client correspondence and legal document preparation
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Efficient file and record management
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
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Commercial and practical awareness
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Team-oriented with good negotiation and organizational capabilities
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Equal Opportunities:
This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered fairly and without discriminationBefore You Apply
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