Legal Secretary (Private Client)

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to join a well-established legal practice, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike.

As a Legal Secretary (Private Client), you will be supporting fee earners within the Private Client team, handling secretarial and administrative tasks involving wills, probate, LPAs, and estate matters.

This is a full-time office-based role offering a salary range of £26,000 - £27,500 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For:

? Producing legal documents and correspondence via audio dictation and copy typing.


? Drafting and preparing standard Private Client documents including wills, probate applications, and LPAs.


? Handling monthly billing procedures, including preparing draft bills and processing disbursements.


? Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for fee earners.


? Liaising with clients by phone, email, and in person, including managing front-desk enquiries.


? Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance standards.


? Ensuring all documents and data are handled securely in line with GDPR and confidentiality protocols.




What We Are Looking For

? Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Private Client Secretary, legal clerk or in a similar role.
? Previous secretarial experience, ideally within private client department (general legal secretarial experience will be considered).


? Fast, accurate typing skills (minimum 50 wpm).


? Experience with audio dictation would be preferred.


? Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.


? A professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients and colleagues




What's on Offer

? Competitive salary
? 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


? Company pension scheme


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