Legal Secretary - Private Client

Clear IT Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a law firm in Wakefield. The role includes providing comprehensive secretarial support, managing diaries, and preparing legal documents. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a law firm as a Private Client Legal Secretary.
• Proficiency in digital dictation applications.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to a Senior Private Client Solicitor.
• Manage diaries and arrange appointments.
• Prepare and draft legal correspondence from dictation.

Skills

Previous experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary

Experience of Digital Dictation

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join my clients team in their Wakefield, West Yorkshire offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package, pension and a private health scheme.

Duties

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a Senior Private Client Solicitor .
• Managing diaries and arranging appointments.
• Preparing and drafting legal correspondence from dictation including Wills, Lasting Power of Attorneys and other legal documents.
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls and emails.
• Dealing with client queries and requests.
• Managing billing and expenses.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties.

Skills

• Previous experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary in a law firm – minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Experience of Digital Dictation would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance

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

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.