Job Description
Private Client Legal Secretary – Full-Time
An established and well-regarded firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to provide dedicated secretarial support to a busy fee earner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a professional, client-focused environment and enjoys working within Private Client services.
About the Role
In this position, you will provide comprehensive secretarial support, including:
* Handling telephone enquiries and assisting clients in a sensitive and professional manner
* Managing diaries and booking appointments
* Producing a variety of legal documents, letters, and forms from digital dictation (such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and HMRC forms)
* Ensuring all documentation is prepared accurately and within expected timeframes
* Supporting the smooth running of Private Client work through strong organisation and attention to detail
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* At least 1 year of experience in a Private Client secretarial role
* Strong understanding of Private Client documentation and processes
* Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
* High level of accuracy when transcribing digital dictation
* Confident IT skills, particularly in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
* The ability to learn new systems quickly
* A warm, supportive approach when dealing with clients and third parties
Benefits
This role offers a supportive working environment along with an attractive benefits package, including:
* Competitive salary
* 30 days holiday (22 floating days + 8 fixed)
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Death in Service benefit (x3 salary)
* Cash health plan
* Monthly wellbeing hour
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free conveyancing fees when buying/selling property while employed
* Option to work from home 1 day per week or on an ad-hoc basis
If you're looking to join a supportive team where your skills truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.