Legal Secretary - Private Client

LR Legal Recruitment; Cobham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Surrey is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This full-time, office-based role involves supporting the team with audio typing, correspondence preparation, and client communications. The ideal candidate has previous legal experience and strong organisational skills. This is a great opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial or administrative experience within a law firm required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with audio/script typing.
• Prepare correspondence and manage client communications.
• Maintain files and records.

Skills

Audio / script typing

Managing diaries and appointments

Client communications

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary – Private Client

up to £30k

Surrey, KT11 – office-based

A well-established Legal 500 firm in Surrey is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary or Department Assistant to join their Private Client team. This is a full‑time, office‑based role (Mon–Fri).

You will support the team with audio / script typing, preparing correspondence, managing diaries and appointments, handling client communications, maintaining files and records, and assisting with general office tasks. Confidentiality, accuracy, and strong organisational skills are essential.

Previous legal secretarial or administrative experience within a law firm is required, along with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and good proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This is a great opportunity to join a respected firm and develop your career in a supportive, professional environment.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton for a confidential discussion.