Legal Secretary - Private Client

GWR Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Secretary for a private client team in Ipswich. The role involves providing administrative support, managing client files, and requires experience in a legal environment, preferably in wills and probate. Strong IT skills and a friendly demeanor are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally within a wills & probate team.
• Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel, and experience with digital dictation.
• Personable and friendly, able to fit into the existing team.

Responsibilities

• Open and close client files.
• Prepare and send out initial paperwork.
• Type up correspondence and relevant forms.
• Handle incoming calls and take messages.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers within the private client team.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Strong IT skills

Friendly demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Digital dictation software

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary - Private Client - Ipswich

A solicitors practice with a first rate reputation throughout the East Anglia area is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to their growing and thriving private client team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a legal secretarial role, ideally within a wills & probate team.

Responsibilities

• Open and close client files.
• Prepare and send out initial paperwork.
• Type up correspondence and relevant forms.
• Handle incoming calls and take messages.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers within the private client team to contribute to the efficient running of the team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally within a wills & probate team.
• Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel, and experience with digital dictation.
• Personable and friendly, able to fit into the existing team and provide a high level of service to clients.

Benefits

• Salary based on experience, part of a strong overall package including private healthcare.

Application

If you are a legal secretary looking for a new opportunity in the Ipswich area where you will be able to progress your career in private client law, this role could be worth considering.

Please apply ASAP or get in touch with Greg at GWR Legal Recruitment for further details on this opportunity.