Legal Secretary

Reed; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

BUPA cashback plan

Subscriptions & qualifications support

Employee referrals

Job summary

Reed in Farnham is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Private Client team, handling a diverse caseload with efficiency.

You will draft and prepare documents, manage correspondence and files, and use modern IT systems for audio and copy typing. The role requires confidentiality and strong organisational skills in a busy office environment, with hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within the Private Client sector.
• Excellent client care skills with a commitment to high-quality service.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in modern IT systems and software including Tikit PW4 or Partner for Windows.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Private Client team, managing a variety of legal matters efficiently.
• Prepare legal documents, manage correspondence, and maintain files to ensure they are up-to-date.
• Utilise modern IT systems for audio and copy typing, and manage electronic diaries effectively.
• Assist in the administration of estates, drafting of wills, and preparation of other legal documents under supervision.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all practice and client documentation and information.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Private Client experience

Excellent client care

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Tikit PW4/Partner for Windows

Job description

Private Client Legal Secretary

• Location: Farnham
• Salary: GBP27,000 - GBP30,000 (DOE)
• Job Type: Full-time, Office based

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to enhance our Private Client team in Farnham. This role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support, ensuring efficient handling of a diverse caseload, and contributing to the overall client service excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide secretarial support to the Private Client team, managing a variety of legal matters efficiently.
• Prepare legal documents, manage correspondence, and maintain files to ensure they are up-to-date.
• Utilize modern IT systems for audio and copy typing, and manage electronic diaries effectively.
• Assist in the administration of estates, drafting of wills, and preparation of other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all practice and client documentation and information.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within the Private Client sector. Candidates from other legal backgrounds who demonstrate transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent client care skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in modern IT systems and software, including Tikit (PW4 or Partner for Windows).
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, capable of working collaboratively in a busy environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Hybrid working options, subject to role requirements.
• Employer-matched pension scheme and life assurance.
• Private medical insurance and BUPA cashback plan.
• Funded professional subscriptions and support towards professional qualifications.
• Employee referral and volunteering programs.
• Social events including summer and Christmas parties.