Private Client Legal Secretary
Are you an experienced and dedicated Legal Secretary/assistant with a passion for private client law. If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join an award-winning law firm. As a Private Client Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support to our Private Client Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Support: Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client Department.
- Document Preparation: Efficiently prepare and format legal documents, including wills, trusts, probate documents, and related correspondence.
- Diary Management: Manage and coordinate appointments, meetings, and deadlines for fee earners.
- Client Interaction: Communicate with clients in a professional and courteous manner, both in person and over the phone.
- File Management: Maintain and organise client files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental procedures.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist with administrative tasks, such as file opening, billing, and general office duties.
- Document Management: Handle incoming and outgoing documents, including scanning, filing, and archiving.
- Legal Research: Conduct legal research as requested by fee earners.
- Client Care: Prioritize client care by providing exceptional service and assistance at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, with a background in private client law preferred.
- Excellent typing and word processing skills.
- Proficiency in using legal software and MS Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
Benefits include:
- 24 days' annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
- Matching 4% pension contributions
- Life Assurance of 4x salary
- Discounts on personal conveyancing and wills
- Corporate discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, and days out
- Annual flu jabs
- Ongoing career development and CPD training, with ample opportunities for staff to build on their skills and experience
For further information or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Ellie on or forward your most recent CV to
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