Position: Legal Secretary
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000
Hours: Full-Time, Office-based, Monday to Friday
Location: Cambridgeshire, just outside of Peterborough
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and reputable law firm, who are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary within their Private Client department.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Private Client setting and will be confident liaising directly with clients. Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and empathy are essential to ensure a high standard of client care is maintained at all times.
Benefits
1. Free on-site parking
2. Private medical cover
3. Sage benefits package
4. Monday to Friday working hours
5. Supportive team environment
Key responsibilities
6. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our Private Client department, assisting with wills, probate, and related matters.
7. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is proactive, organised, and happy to support the wider office when needed.
8. Audio and digital dictation
9. Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
10. Managing files, client records, and confidential information
11. Liaising with clients and third parties professionally
12. General administrative support to fee earners
13. Covering reception duties during lunch periods when required
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
14. Ideally have Private Client or legal experience
15. Confident in using digital dictation systems
16. Able to follow instructions accurately and work well within a team
17. Professional, reliable, and well organised
18. Fast, accurate typing ability
19. Experience of using case management system.
20. IT literacy – Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.
If you are looking to join a close-knit firm where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by contacting Jo on 01733 306030 or email jo@coulterelite.co.uk