Legal Secretary

Oculus Legal Group; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Berkhamsted is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team, providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and preparing legal documents. The role requires strong typing (min 50 wpm), excellent attention to detail, solid IT skills, and confident client liaison.

Immediate start preferred, but the firm will wait for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial experience, ideally within a legal environment.
• Experience in Private Client matters, including wills, probate or estate administration, would be advantageous.
• Strong typing and document production skills, with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Private Client team.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, including wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust deeds.
• Manage correspondence, telephone calls, emails and diary appointments.
• Liaise with clients and third parties in a professional, friendly and confidential manner.
• Assist with file management, billing and compliance procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documents are produced to a high standard within required deadlines.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the department, ensuring priorities are managed effectively.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Legal environment

Private Client knowledge

Typing 50 wpm

MS Office

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team at a highly regarded regional law firm in Berkhamsted.

The team advises clients on a range of private client matters, including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and estate administration. This role will involve providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors, preparing legal documents and liaising directly with clients.

The firm is recognised in the Legal 500 and offers a supportive, professional working environment where high standards of client care, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

An immediate start is preferred, although the firm is willing to wait for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Private Client team.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, including wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust deeds.
• Manage correspondence, telephone calls, emails and diary appointments.
• Liaise with clients and third parties in a professional, friendly and confidential manner.
• Assist with file management, billing and compliance procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documents are produced to a high standard within required deadlines.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the department, ensuring priorities are managed effectively.

About You

We are looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Legal Secretary who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and delivering excellent client service.

You will have:

• Previous secretarial experience, ideally within a legal environment.
• Experience in Private Client matters, including wills, probate or estate administration, would be advantageous.
• Strong typing and document production skills, with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and experience using case management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.