Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary – Clitheroe

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £28,000

Permanent position

Direct support to senior Director

Opportunity to specialise in Private**

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Clitheroe is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary to join a busy Private Client department. You will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a fee-earning Director, ensuring files and matters progress smoothly.

The role suits someone with previous legal secretarial or paralegal experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and a proactive, confidential approach. Salary up to £28,000 DOE, full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal secretarial, legal assistant or paralegal roles.
• Experience in Private Client Law is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word.
• Professional, approachable manner with strong client care.
• High accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and support colleagues in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and client care materials.
• Open and manage client files.
• Manage diaries, appointments and client meetings.
• Handle calls and emails and routine client enquiries.
• Assist with Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and LPA documents.
• Support file management and progression of client matters.
• Liaise with clients and external contacts to obtain information.
• Undertake paralegal tasks under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Paralegal

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary - Clitheroe

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Salary: £28,000 DOE

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join a well-established law firm in Clitheroe. This is an ideal opportunity for a career legal support professional who enjoys being at the heart of a busy department, providing essential support to a senior fee-earning Director.

This is a key appointment within the firm, offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal professional and play a vital role in the smooth running of the Private Client department. The position would suit someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to establish themselves in a long-term legal support career.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive legal, administrative and secretarial support to a fee-earning Director, helping to ensure that client matters progress efficiently and that the department operates effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and client care documentation.
• Opening, maintaining and organising client files.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating client meetings.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and routine client enquiries professionally.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents relating to Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Supporting file management, key date monitoring and the progression of client matters.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues and external contacts to obtain information and documentation.
• Undertaking appropriate paralegal and legal administrative tasks under the supervision of the Director.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.

This is a varied position where you will become a trusted member of the team, providing the reliable, proactive support that allows a senior fee earner to focus on delivering excellent legal advice and client service.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial, legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Experience within Private Client Law would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and other standard office applications.
• A professional, approachable manner and a strong commitment to client care.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and support colleagues within a busy legal environment.

This role would particularly suit a career legal assistant or paralegal who enjoys the support side of legal practice and is looking for a stable, long-term position rather than a role focused on building and managing their own fee-earning caseload.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £28,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent position within an established legal practice.
• Direct support to a senior fee-earning Director.
• A genuinely important role within the department.
• A varied workload combining legal administration, secretarial support and paralegal responsibilities.
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within Private Client Law.
• Additional benefits package.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Patrick McMahon at QED Legal.