Private Client Legal PA — Hybrid/Flexible & Growth Path

Reed; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Death in Service 4x salary

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible/hybrid working options

Trainee Solicitor Programme

CPD programme

Job summary

Reed, a leading law firm in the Southeast, is seeking a Personal Assistant to support our Private Client team in Leatherhead. You will ensure high efficiency and contribute to our tradition of excellence.

The role handles audio-typing, document preparation, diary management, client liaison, and confidential case management support, with opportunities for development through a structured CPD programme. The package includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, private medical cover, and

Qualifications

• Substantial legal secretarial experience, incl. 2+ years in Private Client work.
• Advanced IT skills and fast touch typing.
• High accuracy and professionalism in communication.
• Proactive approach to client matters without supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, prioritise workloads.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitive to distressed clients.
• Genuine commitment to the firm and interest in legal work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to four Private Client solicitors/fee earners and two part-time secretaries.
• Prepare correspondence and documents via audio-typing and word processing.
• Manage daily filing and client file maintenance per procedures.
• Prepare mail/enclosures and handle copying needs.
• Schedule appointments and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners.
• Set up/clear conference rooms and provide refreshments as needed.
• Support other secretaries and mentor junior/temporary staff.
• Interact with clients in person and by phone professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
• Operate the firm's case management system and complete online forms.
• Seek efficiency improvements and undertake additional duties as required.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Private Client experience

Touch typing

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Reed, a leading law firm in the Southeast, is seeking a Personal Assistant to support our Private Client team in Leatherhead. You will ensure high efficiency and contribute to our tradition of excellence.

The role handles audio-typing, document preparation, diary management, client liaison, and confidential case management support, with opportunities for development through a structured CPD programme. The package includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, private medical cover, and