Legal Secretary

Your Recruitment Coach Ltd; March; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Recruitment Coach Ltd in March, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team. You will provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and help ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key duties include preparing legal documents, managing diaries, and liaising with clients and professionals, with a strong focus on accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal administrative role.
• Knowledge or experience of private client law.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• A professional and confidential approach to client matters.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to solicitors.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with private client matters, including wills, probate, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and handling telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with clients and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation

Diary management

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: March, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a busy legal team in March, Cambridgeshire, providing secretarial and administrative support within the Private Client department.

The successful candidate will support solicitors with a range of private client matters, helping to ensure the smooth running of the department and delivering a professional service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to solicitors.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with private client matters, including wills, probate, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and handling telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with clients and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal administrative role.
• Knowledge or experience of private client law.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• A professional and confidential approach to client matters.