Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in the UK seeks a Private Client Legal Secretary to provide essential secretarial support. In this full-time role, you will manage client communications, schedule appointments, and maintain case files. Candidates should have experience in a Private Client or similar legal environment, along with strong organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and is based in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary or similar role required.
• Proven experience in a Private Client / Wills & Probate environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners.
• Handle client communications via phone and in person.
• Manage the diary and schedule appointments.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm specialising in personal injury, medical negligence, and family law.

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, you will provide efficient administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, enabling them to deliver high-quality legal services to clients.

This full-time office based role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Offering comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners, including preparing correspondence and documents.
• Handling client communications via phone and in person, addressing inquiries and providing updates.
• Managing the diary, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings for fee earners.
• Managing case files, ensuring they are opened, maintained, and closed within the case management system.
• Preparing and dispatching mail and documents.
• Offering support to other secretaries and assisting with reception duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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 proven experience in a Private Client / Wills & Probate environment.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to handle enquiries in a professional manner.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting fee earners.

Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a dynamic legal team.

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Agency Details

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