Private Client Legal Secretary

Sellick Partnership; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Free on‑site parking

Job summary

Sellick Partnership, located in Coventry, is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to support its busy team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, managing client communications and preparing legal documentation.

This role requires strong legal secretarial skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000, along with 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a welcoming, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal secretarial and audio typing duties.
• Experience within a private client or probate department.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Preparing legal forms and documentation.

Skills

Legal secretarial skills

Audio typing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Client-focused communication

Tools

LEAP system

Legal case management systems

Job description

Overview

An established and highly regarded private client law practice is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join its busy and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and proactive individual with a strong background in private client law to provide high‑quality secretarial and administrative support within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Preparing legal forms and documentation, including probate and estate administration paperwork.
• Assisting with the preparation of IHT400 forms and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Handling client communications via telephone, email and in person.
• Providing reception and front‑of‑house support when required.
• Maintaining accurate client records and filing systems.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure efficient delivery of legal services.

Required Experience

• Experience in legal secretarial and audio typing duties.
• Experience within a private client or probate department.
• Experience preparing probate forms and LPAs.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience using legal case management systems; knowledge of LEAP would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Professional and client‑focused approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driving licence access to own transport.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Free on‑site parking.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Either 8:30am–5:00pm or 9:00am– (time not specified).

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a respected legal practice with a strong reputation in the market and a supportive working environment.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.