Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills & Probate

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Tadley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd is supporting a well established law firm recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant to support the Senior Partner in the Private Client Wills and Probate Department.

You will handle client queries, draft documents, manage diaries, and assist with filing, typing and document prep, ensuring confidential, accurate support in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers excellent benefits, ongoing career progression and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Existing experience in an office environment is essential.
• Proficiency with Word and Outlook; good typing speed and accuracy.
• Strong spelling, punctuation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answering calls and handling client queries promptly.
• Typing letters, documents and coordinating filing and copying.
• Managing diaries and arranging appointments.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with private client files from opening to archival.
• Providing support to senior staff and covering when needed.

Skills

Learn quickly

Develop secretarial skills

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Organisation & initiative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd is supporting a well established law firm recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant to support the Senior Partner in the Private Client Wills and Probate Department.

You will handle client queries, draft documents, manage diaries, and assist with filing, typing and document prep, ensuring confidential, accurate support in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers excellent benefits, ongoing career progression and a competitive salary.