Legal Secretary – Private Client | Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire | £24,000–£28,000

QED Legal LLP; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Ashby de la Zouch is seeking a Legal Secretary for its Private Client team. You will provide professional support in areas like wills and probate, handle client communications, and manage administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Legal Secretary and strong technical skills. The position offers a welcoming community-focused environment and numerous benefits including 23 days holiday and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional days

Life assurance at 3× salary

Private GP service

Annual performance-related bonus

Employee referral incentives

Company sick pay

Support for professional development

Social events

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within private client work.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Must have a proactive and organised attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy Private Client team covering wills, probate, trusts, and tax.
• Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing.
• Produce and format documents using the firm’s case management system.
• Meet and speak with clients providing professional support.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments.

Skills

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary

Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal communication

Polite, professional telephone manner

Ability to work well as part of a team

Proactive, can-do attitude

High attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary – Private Client

Private Client | Ashby de la Zouch - Leicestershire | £24,000–£28,000

The Firm

This opportunity sits within a long-established and well-respected regional practice known for its friendly, down-to-earth approach and commitment to delivering clear, practical support to clients.

Based in modern offices on the edge of Ashby de la Zouch, the firm offers the balance of a welcoming, community-focused environment alongside the resources and stability of a long-standing, successful business. Its culture emphasises teamwork, professionalism and genuine care for both clients and colleagues.

Have you been searching for a workplace where your organisational strengths truly matter? Do you want to join a supportive environment that values initiative, collaboration and excellent client service?

The Role

• Supporting a busy Private Client team covering wills, probate, trusts and tax.
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing.
• Producing and formatting documents using the firm’s case management system.
• Meeting and speaking with clients, providing helpful and professional support.
• Handling incoming calls and dealing with general queries.
• Setting up and maintaining probate case management modules.
• Recording attendance notes accurately and promptly.
• Taking messages clearly and passing them on without delay.
• Undertaking photocopying, scanning and general administrative work.
• Providing support to other secretaries where needed.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging meetings for fee earners.
• Participating in training and supporting your own professional development.
• Ensuring confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.
• Following internal procedures and completing reasonable requests made by senior staff.

You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within private client work.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A polite, professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities effectively.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Life assurance at 3× salary.
• Private GP service.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Company sick pay.
• Support for professional development.
• Employee of the quarter awards.
• Birthday wheel.
• Payday lunches.
• Social events.
• Volunteer time off.

If this like the right opportunity for you then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.