Job Description
Hiring: Private Client Secretary | Spalding
up to £29,000
Hybrid Working at Top 150 National Law Firm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Secretary to join a well-established Top 150 national law firm in Spalding. Offering flexible hybrid working and an outstanding benefits package, this role is ideal for an experienced legal secretary looking to take the next step in their career.
You will become part of a highly regarded Private Client team within a forward-thinking, award-winning firm that has built an exceptional reputation across the legal sector. Renowned for its collaborative culture, commitment to employee development, and delivery of high-quality client service, the firm offers an excellent environment in which to grow your career.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a team that genuinely invests in its people, encourages continuous professional development, and supports employees in reaching their full potential.
The Role:
* Provide comprehensive typing, secretarial, and administrative support to fee earners and the wider team.
* Prepare and transcribe correspondence and legal documents using digital dictation, audiotyping, word processing, and firm precedents.
* Manage client and matter files, including electronic filing, document storage, file opening/closure procedures, archiving, and case management systems.
* Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including scanning, printing, photocopying, mail management, scheduling meetings, diary management, and travel arrangements.
* Deliver professional client service by acting as a key point of contact, handling enquiries, arranging document retrievals, and maintaining clear communication.
* Support compliance, financial administration, time recording, billing processes, confidentiality requirements, and adherence to firm procedures and guidelines.
* Maintain professional development, develop proficiency in relevant software systems, and contribute flexibly to a collaborative team environment while undertaking ad hoc duties as required.
Specific to the Team:
* Binding and sewing wills
* Using the strong room to retrieve, store, and dispatch original documents
* Preparing wills, codicils, living wills, LPAs, deeds of revocation, and deputyship orders
* Managing the care, storage, and administration of legal documents
* Completing legal forms and Land Registry searches
* Understanding trust and deposit accounts and estate administration procedures
About you:
* Secretarial experience, including digital dictation.
* Strong Microsoft Office and keyboard skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and document formatting.
* Clear communication and ability to work under pressure.
* Organised, proactive team player with strong time-management skills.
What's on offer?
* 23 days Holiday with 1 extra day at Christmas
* Westfield healthcare
* Mental health and wellbeing programme
* Social events and charity days
Are you a Legal Secretary within experience in Private Client who wants to be apart of a team that encourages development - contact me directly!
lucie.taylor@oculuslegalgroup.com
01174544407