Private Client Legal Secretary / Agricultural Legal Secretary
Our Legal 500 recognised client is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary and an experienced Agricultural Legal Secretary to join their friendly and growing firm. The Private Client Legal Secretary role requires a candidate with extensive experience in Wills and Probate. For the Agricultural Legal Secretary role, experience in Agricultural Law is preferred, although candidates with a Property Law background will also be considered.
The Firm
Established in 1990, our client is a well‑respected, multi‑office East Midlands firm recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and Lexcel accredited. Known for delivering high‑quality legal services and excellent client care, they offer a supportive and collaborative environment where professionals can develop and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
* File opening, closure, storage, and retrieval from archive in accordance with the Firm’s procedures.
* Daily file management and filing on client matters.
* Preparation of mail and enclosures for dispatch.
* Diary management, including arranging and rearranging meetings and setting reminders for key dates to ensure smooth file progression.
* Liaising with clients, other solicitors and other parties as instructed by Fee Earners.
* Providing support to other secretaries as required.
* Answering incoming calls in a professional manner, directing them appropriately and taking detailed messages.
* Other secretarial and administrative tasks as required by the Head of Department.
* Assisting with completion statements, accounts queries, postings, and billing.
* Preparing, editing, and formatting documents.
Benefits
* Salary between £28,000 - £30,000pa
* Life insurance
* Health cash plan
* Holiday entitlement starts at 23 days, increasing with service
* Christmas shutdown
* Birthday day off
For more information about this Legal Secretary opportunity please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference: 37647.
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