Legal Secretary - Private Client

Clear IT Recruitment; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their team in Epping, Essex. The ideal candidate should have over 1 year of experience in a Private Client department and possess strong organisational skills. Key responsibilities include assisting solicitors, preparing documents, managing diaries, and providing administrative support. This position offers the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team environment. Applicants should be proactive and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a Private Client department.
• Strong desire to learn and develop within the role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors in the Private Client department.
• Prepare and format documents including Wills and LPAs.
• Manage diary scheduling and audio typing responsibilities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT competency

Timekeeping

Proactive attitude

Job description

My client is recruiting for a Private Client Legal Secretary with 1+ years experience to join their highly regarded and well established office in Epping, Essex.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a Private Client department, supporting fee-earners with matters such as Wills, LPAs, Probate, and Estate Administration. You should be confident, organised, and keen to contribute to the smooth running of a busy and friendly team.

Ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 year's experience working in a Private Client department
• A strong desire to learn and develop
• An enthusiastic and ambitious approach
• A hardworking, proactive attitude
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable and accommodating
• A smart and professional appearance
• Strong attention to detail
• Good IT competency
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability

Typical duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting solicitors in the Private Client department
• Preparing and formatting documents, including Wills, LPAs, and Probate papers
• Creating and maintaining client bundles/files
• Typing correspondence
• Diary management and scheduling appointments
• Audio typing and word processing via digital dictation
• General administrative support
• Filing, scanning, and photocopying
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, and third parties
• Assisting other members of the team as required
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Providing occasional reception cover during holiday periods

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.