Trust and Estate Secretary/Paralegal or Administrator

In brief

**Job Title:** Trust and Estate Secretary/Paralegal or Administrator **Company:** Danté Personnel Recruitment --- **Overview** This role is for a Deceased Estate and Trust Administrator within the Trust and Estate Department of a large Law Firm. The position is advertised by Danté Personnel Recruitment. The compensation for this role is described as market-related, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Engaging in correspondence and interaction with clients. * Drafting wills and trusts, as well as managing the associated portfolio. * Lodging bundles with the Master in respect of trusts. * Handling incoming calls. * Performing general secretarial duties. * Taking responsibility for tasks. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Preferably 2 years' of experience with attorneys, a fiduciary practice, or auditors in the following areas: * Correspondence and interaction with clients * Drafting of wills, trusts, and managing such a portfolio * Lodging of bundles with the Master in respect of trusts * Must be fully bilingual. * Must have good organizational skills. * Must be computer literate, specifically in Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Must be able to handle calls and general secretarial duties. * Must be willing to take responsibility. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a professional with experience in deceased estates and trusts, preferably with at least two years of relevant experience gained from working with attorneys, a fiduciary practice, or auditors. Ideal candidates will be proficient in client interaction, drafting legal documents related to wills and trusts, and managing the lodgment of trust-related bundles. Applicants must be fully bilingual, possess strong organizational skills, and be computer literate with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The role also requires the ability to manage secretarial duties and calls, coupled with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/trust-and-estate-secretary-paralegal-or-administrator-dant-personnel-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

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