Our client based in Hertfordshire is recruiting a Private Client Secretary to join their busy and friendly team. The successful candidate will be appointed to assist the members of the Private Client practice area in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
This is a full-time maternity cover contract until April 2026, working 36 hours per week. The working hours are 9.00am – 5.15pm, Mon-Thurs and 9.00am-5.00pm on Friday. Our client offers the option of hybrid working after completing initial training. The role offers a competitive salary, plus excellent company benefits.
The purpose of the role is to support a Senior Solicitor and Legal Executive undertaking administrative work and minor fee earning work and the preparation of standard documents. Our client is looking for a flexible, hardworking individual who thrives on variety and is prepared to take ownership of tasks. It is essential that the successful candidate has a sound knowledge and practical experience of Legal Secretary work and preferable that the successful candidate is already experienced in a similar role within Private Client.
Duties include:
* Provide secretarial and administrative support within the Private Client practice area
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality always.
* Proactively manage diaries and possess time management skills
* Liaise with clients (and third parties) by correspondence, telephone, or attendance.
* Answer queries a...