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My client is a Legal 500 firm based in Hampshire and is seeking a Trainee Private Client Legal Secretary for their Blandford office in Dorset. The firm currently provide a reputable high net worth Private Client legal service including providing advice on Wills and Estate Administration, Trusts and Estate Planning, Tax and Powers of Attorney.

Trainee Private Client Legal Secretary - Dorset

The role will be to support fee earners with the following:

• Produce documents and correspondence as directed by lawyers
• Efficient handling of telephone enquiries and calls generally
• Provision of assistance to and dealing with tasks as delegated
• To set up new files and new matters accurately and speedily on instructions from lawyers

The ideal candidate will have:

• Have good literacy skills and an understanding of providing secretarial/administrative support to professional staff
• Possess an accurate and good typing speed (at least 60 wpm)
• Have a proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products
• Have experience of working in a professional environment, preferably in a law firm
• Be a good team player with a willingness to offer support to others and a “can-do” attitude
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner for dealing with clients and colleagues

The ideal candidate for this particular opportunity will have previous Secretarial experience (1+ years), ideally in a law remit, however this is not essential. This a superb opportunity to work for a well-respected private practice firm.

To apply for this position please email with your CV to Jamie Warriner at G2 Legal.

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