Legal Secretary - Private Client

RGS Global Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to support their Private Client team. The role involves secretarial support, diary management, and typing of legal documents across a range of matters.

Ideal candidates will have prior similar experience within Private Client or other legal practice areas, excellent client care skills, and strong IT/digital documentation capabilities. A competitive salary and progression opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client setting preferred.
• Excellent client service and professional communication.
• Strong organisational and diary management abilities.
• Comfortable with modern IT systems and legal document workflows.
• Audio and copy typing speed and accuracy are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Private Client team.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate solicitor meetings.
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence and reports.
• Liaise with clients with professionalism and empathy.
• Assist with administrative tasks including court document preparation.
• Support efficient running of the department and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Client care

Organisation

Team player

Diary management

Audio typing

Tools

Tikit PW4

Job description

My client is a highly ranked and reputable Legal 500 law firm offering their clients tailor-made, pragmatic advise. They are currently looking for an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their busy Private Client team. The main purpose of the role is to provide secretarial support to the department on a caseload of work across a range of matters.

Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to a busy Private Client team


• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for solicitors


• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, and reports


• Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner, offering exceptional client care


• Assisting with administrative tasks, including the preparation of court documents and forms


• Supporting the team in the efficient running of the department


• Upholding strict confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive client information and legal matters

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within the Private Client sector, although applications are also welcomed from experienced legal administrators or secretaries who have worked in other legal practice areas. Key skills that are important for this role include good client care skills, enthusiasm to deliver a great client service, organisation and being a team player. It is also important to be comfortable with modern IT systems, both audio and copy typing, and diary management. Experience working with Tikit (also known as PW4 OR Partner for Windows) would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and growing team that offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career progression opportunities.

Whilst we would love to be able to respond to every application we receive, it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 7 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.