Legal Secretary - Private Client

Confidential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Death-in-service benefit

Fully paid Christmas closure

Support for relevant studies/members

Lunch and learn sessions

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular team socials

Job summary

Confidential in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Private Client team. The role focuses on traditional secretarial duties, audio typing, and professional client liaison to ensure smooth administrative operations.

The ideal candidate will have prior Legal Secretary experience, strong audio typing, and a keen eye for detail, with a genuine interest in a long-term, stable position within a friendly firm.

Qualifications

• This role requires previous Legal Secretary experience.
• Experience with Private Client work is highly desirable.
• Strong audio typing skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities are expected.
• A professional, organised and reliable approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Producing letters and legal correspondence through audio typing.
• Answering telephone calls and communicating professionally with clients.
• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support.
• Ensuring correspondence and documentation are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Helping the department run smoothly through excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Skills

Audio typing

Client care

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Legal Secretary - Private Client

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Job Type: Full-time, office-based

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a stable, long-term role with a well-established law firm?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a friendly and professional Private Client team in Eastbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys traditional secretarial duties, takes pride in providing excellent support and is looking to become a valued member of a supportive team.

About the role

As a Legal Secretary, the successful candidate will provide essential administrative and secretarial support within a busy Private Client department.
Key responsibilities include:

• Producing letters and legal correspondence through audio typing.
• Answering telephone calls and communicating professionally with clients.
• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support.
• Ensuring correspondence and documentation are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Helping the department run smoothly through excellent organisation and attention to detail.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Good knowledge and experience of Private Client work.
• Strong audio typing skills.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A professional, organised and reliable approach.
• A genuine interest in securing a stable, long-term position.

This role would particularly suit an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys a traditional secretarial position and wants to become an integral part of a close-knit team.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Working hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year.
• Fully paid Christmas closure
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
• Financial support towards relevant studies and professional memberships.
• Lunch and learn sessions and wellbeing initiatives.
• Regular team socials and company events.
• Convenient Eastbourne location, close to the train station.

About the company

This well-established law firm offers a professional yet welcoming working environment, with a strong focus on teamwork and employee wellbeing.
The firm combines the stability of a larger organisation with the friendly atmosphere of a close-knit department.