Legal Secretary – Private Client Location: Ashford Salary: DOE Contract: Permanent About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Private Client department. This is a varied and rewarding role providing essential administrative and secretarial support to Solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of client matters such as Wills, LPAs, probate and estate administration. You will work closely with fee earners while delivering a high standard of client care and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: * Provide full secretarial support, including arranging appointments, handling client enquiries, and preparing correspondence and legal documents through audio typing. * Manage filing and administrative tasks, including opening, closing and maintaining client files. * Coordinate diaries, schedule appointments and prepare reminders or reports as required. * Assist fee earners during client visits, including Will signings. * Handle document retrieval and retention, ensuring accurate records and liaising with the Records Management team. * Photocopy and prepare certified or complex documents such as LPAs and Wills. * Support reception when required, greeting visitors, managing calls and handling incoming and outgoing post. * Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with all internal administrative and procedural obligations. About You: * Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client work. * Excellent communication skills and a professional, confident manner. * Strong organisational ability with exceptional attention to detail. * Proficient in audio typing and document preparation. * Able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, supportive and established legal team where your skills will make a meaningful difference. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy, Cookie and Data Retention Policy available on our website. Due to the high number of applications, if you do not hear from us within 72 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To explore further opportunities, please visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on social media