Legal Secretary Private Client

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Caddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to support a busy Private Client team in Caddington. This role includes preparing legal documents, managing correspondence, and providing excellent client service. We're looking for someone with prior secretarial experience, strong typing accuracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a supportive work environment that values attention to detail and loyalty to clients.

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial experience, preferably within Legal Service and ideally within Private Client.
• Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Personal pride in delivering high-quality work within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents.
• Managing correspondence, telephone calls, and diary appointments.
• Liaising with clients and third parties professionally and confidentially.
• Assisting with file management, billing, and compliance processes.

Skills

Strong typing (minimum 50wpm)

Document production skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Client care commitment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Our client has a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to become a key member of a busy and supportive Private Client team. Due to our continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a supportive, professional environment where attention to detail and client service are paramount.

Your responsibilities will include a range of administrative matters relating to wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration, as well as liaising directly with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds.
• Managing correspondence, telephone calls, and diary appointments.
• Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and confidential manner.
• Assisting with file management, billing, and compliance processes.

Requirements

• Previous secretarial experience, preferably within Legal Service and ideally within Private Client is desirable.
• Strong typing (minimum 50wpm) and document production skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.
• Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframe.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.