Legal Secretary

TipTopJob; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is partnering with a well-established UK legal practice to recruit a Legal Secretary for a full-time, office-based role in the Private Client team. You will provide secretarial support to solicitors, prepare wills, powers of attorney and trust deeds, and manage day-to-day case administration.

The role requires typing speeds of 50 wpm, strong document production, and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems. Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Legal secretary experience or equivalent role.
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm with strong production skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.
• Prepare, format and amend wills, powers of attorney and trust deeds.
• Manage incoming correspondence, telephone calls and diary appointments.
• Communicate with clients professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support file administration, billing and compliance procedures.

Skills

Typing speed 50 wpm

Excellent organisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a well:established legal practice, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike. As a Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors, assisting with private client matters, legal documentation and day:to:day case administration. This is a full:time office:based role offering a salary range of A GBP 23,000 : A GBP 29,000 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing secretarial and administrative assistance to solicitors within the Private Client department.
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, including wills, powers of attorney and trust deeds.
• Handling incoming correspondence, telephone calls and diary appointments.
• Communicating with clients and external parties professionally, maintaining confidentiality.
• Supporting file administration, billing and compliance procedures.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a Legal secretarial role, or in a similar role .
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute, with strong document production skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Private Client law experience.

Shift

• Monday : Friday: 9:00am : 5:30pm

Candidates From The Following Backgrounds Will Be Considered

• Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Private Client Secretary, Private Client Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal clerk, Private Client Assistant, Wills and Probate Assistant or in a similar role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and professional Legal Secretary to advance their career within a respected firm.

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