Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Additional Resources Ltd; Little Packington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Little Packington is seeking a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and tax specialists. Candidates should have at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience, especially in private client matters, and possess strong typing and audio transcription skills. This full-time, office-based role offers a salary of up to £30,000 and benefits including 25 days' annual leave, medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a legal secretary within a private client or probate department.
• At least 2 years of experience handling probate forms and LPAs.
• Advanced typing and audio transcription skills with excellent accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners.
• Type and produce legal documents from digital audio and copy dictation.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments.

Skills

Private Client Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Legal Administrator

Audio transcription skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Legal software systems

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to join a well-established legal practice specialising in private client matters, including wills, trusts, and estate planning delivering expert advice and exceptional service within their field.

As a Legal Secretary (Private Client), you will be providing professional secretarial and administrative support to a busy team of solicitors and tax specialists.

This is a full-time office-based role offering a salary of up to £30,000 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Delivering comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners.
• Typing and producing legal documents from digital audio and copy dictation.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Handling incoming calls and correspondence in a professional and efficient manner.
• Greeting clients and visitors, providing front-of-house support when required.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal forms and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider team as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary,Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Private Client Secretary, legal clerk or in a similar role.
• Have experience of 5 years as a legal secretary within a private client or probate department.
• At least 2 years of experience handling probate forms and LPAs
• Advanced typing and audio transcription skills with excellent accuracy.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using legal software systems
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

Shift:

• Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)
• 8.30am to 5pm
• 9am to 5.30pm

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm offering a supportive working environment and genuine long-term prospects.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.