Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to support fee earners with various administrative tasks related to wills, probate, and estate matters. Fast typing skills and prior experience in a similar role are essential. The position offers a salary between £26,000 - £27,500 along with competitive benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
• Previous secretarial experience within a private client department is ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing legal documents via audio dictation and copy typing.
• Drafting Private Client documents including wills and probate applications.
• Scheduling appointments and managing diaries for fee earners.

Skills

Fast, accurate typing skills

Confident communicator

Experience with audio dictation

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to join a well-established legal practice, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike.

As a Legal Secretary (Private Client), you will be supporting fee earners within the Private Client team, handling secretarial and administrative tasks involving wills, probate, LPAs, and estate matters.

This is a full-time office-based role offering a salary range of £26,000 - £27,500 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Producing legal documents and correspondence via audio dictation and copy typing.
• Drafting and preparing standard Private Client documents including wills, probate applications, and LPAs.
• Handling monthly billing procedures, including preparing draft bills and processing disbursements.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for fee earners.
• Liaising with clients by phone, email, and in person, including managing front-desk enquiries.
• Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance standards.
• Ensuring all documents and data are handled securely in line with GDPR and confidentiality protocols.

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.
• Previous secretarial experience, ideally within private client department (general legal secretarial experience will be considered).
• Fast, accurate typing skills (minimum 50 wpm).
• Experience with audio dictation would be preferred.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• A professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Long service recognition
• Eye test reimbursements
• Paid flu vaccinations
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Employee referral scheme
• Opportunities to support charity events
• Death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan

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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