Legal Secretary - Private Clients

Top Job Recruitment Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a small team in Tendring. This role requires experience in private client work like Wills and Probates. The successful candidate will manage documentation, assist with reception, and perform general administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and experience with Microsoft Office. This opportunity offers a competitive salary based on experience and a full-time work schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience preferred, particularly in private client work.
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in typing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial support to the team.
• Assist with general reception and administrative tasks.
• Manage documentation for Wills, Probates, and LPAs.

Skills

Previous legal secretarial experience

Excellent telephone manner

Attention to detail

Computer literate

Confident dealing with clients

Independent work capability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Job Recruitment are currently seeking a Legal Secretary to work on a Full Time basis for a Solicitors in Frinton-on-sea. This is an excellent opportunity for someone withprivate client experienceor stronglegal secretarial experience, looking to work in a varied role covering Wills, Probates, LPAs, and general office duties.

The Role

As part of a small office team, you will provide high-quality secretarial support while also assisting with general reception and administrative tasks. The workload will be varied, providing exposure to different areas of private client work including:

• Wills– typing and managing documentation, liaising with clients.
• Probates– assisting with correspondence, documentation, and database updates.
• LPAs (Lasting Powers of Attorney)– preparing forms, coordinating with clients, and maintaining records.
• General Reception & Office Duties– answering inbound calls, booking appointments, scanning, filing, and managing incoming/outgoing post.

Key Duties

• Typing documents including letters, forms, invoices, and legal documentation.
• Maintaining and updating client records and databases using company software.
• Answering inbound and making outbound calls professionally.
• Collating documents for meetings and consultations.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating consultations.
• General office administration: scanning, filing, sorting, and handling post.
• Assisting with reception duties as needed.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous legal secretarial experience preferred, particularly in private client work (Wills, Probate, LPAs).
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in typing.
• Computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office is advantageous.
• Confident and professional in dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently in a small office environment.

Office Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (1-hour lunch break)
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1 hour 15 minutes lunch break)

Salary

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.