Legal Secretary - Private Client

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Private Client team in Cranleigh, Surrey. The ideal candidate will have over a year of legal secretarial experience and strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work closely with a supportive team in a varied and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for development

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Legal Secretary in Private Client.
• Strong ability to produce legal documents using digital dictation.
• Professional demeanor with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Produce correspondence and legal documentation.
• Prepare and maintain client files.
• Handle incoming telephone calls.

Skills

Legal documentation skills

Excellent typing

Organisational skills

Confident telephone manner

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for a Legal Secretary with 1+ years experience working within Private Client to join their team in Cranleigh, Surrey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, close-knit team in the heart of Cranleigh village, supporting fee earners with a wide range of secretarial and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Producing correspondence and legal documentation using a digital dictation system.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate client files and administrative records.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, taking clear messages, and directing enquiries to the appropriate person.
• Meeting and greeting clients in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Supporting with diary management, arranging appointments, and booking meeting rooms.
• Assisting with general administrative and reception duties to ensure the smooth operation of the office.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a Private Client department (wills, probate, trusts, estate planning).
• Excellent typing and digital dictation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
• A team-oriented attitude, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

Why Join Us?

• A competitive salary package.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to develop within a highly respected Private Client department.
• A role that combines both secretarial and client-facing responsibilities, offering real variety in your day-to-day work.

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.