Legal Secretary

MaxAd Recruitment Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving law firm in Farnham is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Wills & Inheritance department. You will provide exceptional secretarial and administrative support, manage diaries, handle client queries, and maintain accurate files. Ideal candidates have legal experience, strong organisational skills, and effective client management abilities. The firm offers competitive pay, benefits, and genuine career growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial role, preferably within Private Client.
• Proactive, team-focused approach to client care.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support.
• Prepare client documents and manage diaries.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring outstanding service.

Skills

Previous experience in a legal secretarial role

Excellent client care skills

Strong organisational ability

Good working knowledge of modern IT systems

Tools

Digital dictation

Case management software

Tikit / Partner for Windows (PW4)

Job description

Farnham, Surrey

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a friendly, highly respected Private Client team? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional support and seamless client care? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving law firm with a warm, professional culture and plenty of scope to grow.

A well-established, forward-thinking legal practice is seeking a confident and organised Legal Secretary to support its busy Wills & Inheritance department. Working closely with fee-earners, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day matters across a varied caseload.

You’ll provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, including audio and copy typing, preparing client documents, managing diaries, handling telephone enquiries and ensuring all files and systems are kept accurate and up to date. You’ll be an important point of contact for clients, helping the team maintain its reputation for outstanding service.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally within Private Client - although strong administrators or secretaries from professional environments will also be considered.
• Excellent client care skills and a proactive, team-focused approach.
• Strong organisational ability with the confidence to manage multiple tasks.
• Good working knowledge of modern IT systems, including digital dictation and case management software.
• Experience with Tikit / Partner for Windows (PW4) would be an advantage.

You’ll be joining a supportive and growing team that values development, collaboration and high professional standards. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, the firm offers genuine opportunities to progress and build a long-term career within Private Client. If you’re a motivated Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!