Legal Secretary - Private Client

GWCA Solicitors; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GWCA Solicitors seeks a Private Client Legal Secretary for their Worthing Branch. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support, manage document preparation, and communicate with clients while working closely with a fee earner. This position offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

20 Days holiday, rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service

Birthday Day off

Eye Care scheme

Christmas shutdown

Long Service Awards

Health Care (after probation)

Free Parking onsite

Summer and Christmas Parties

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Probate/Private Client as Legal Secretary.
• Ability to prepare and proofread legal documents.
• Excellent communication and administrative support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Conduct audio typing and maintain an organized filing system.

Skills

IT literate

Audio typing

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Due to growth, we have a position for a Private Client Legal Secretary for our Worthing Branch.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in Probate/Private Client as an experienced Legal Secretary and be able to hit the ground running. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence and documents through dictation and word processing, being IT literate, and working effectively both as part of a team and independently.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals, including managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Conduct audio typing for legal correspondence and documentation.
• Maintain an organized filing system for both physical and electronic documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, Probate Registry, OPG, utility companies, and other organizations as required.
• Utilize IT systems effectively to manage information and support office operations.
• Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
• Administer filing, including daily filing and the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files as per office procedures.
• Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain an up-to-date diary for your principal.
• Be flexible to cover for other legal secretaries around the business.

The role involves working for one fee earner and supporting them with various administrative duties.

Benefits

• 20 Days holiday, rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service
• Birthday Day off
• Eye Care scheme
• Christmas shutdown
• Long Service Awards
• Health Care (after probation)
• Free Parking onsite
• Summer and Christmas Parties

Please email your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].

GWCA Solicitors provide legal services for individuals and businesses, with offices in Arundel, Broadwater, Goring, Hove, Lancing, Rustington, Steyning, and Worthing. We pride ourselves on offering a professional service.