Private Client Legal Secretary

Ashville Knight; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Surrey is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Private Client team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, manage communication with clients and assist with various legal documents. Ideal for individuals with over 2 years of experience in a similar role, offering a salary between £26,000 and £32,000 and a benefits package that includes private health insurance and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private health scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Proficient in using digital audio systems for typing.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support for the Private Client team.
• Handle general administration tasks including filing and photocopying.
• Assist with Receptionist duties including greeting clients.
• Draft legal documents relevant to client matters.
• Manage meeting room bookings and travel arrangements.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Fast typing ability

Organizational skills

Client liaison skills

Tools

Digital dictation system

Case management system

Job description

Overview

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Surrey is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team at their Cranleigh office.

In this role, you will primarily support a busy Senior Associate, while also assisting other members of the Private Client department. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the team’s day-to-day operations.

You should be confident liaising with clients and colleagues, well organised, able to prioritise your workload and happy to take the lead on tasks in order to best support your department and team.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
• General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
• Assistance with Receptionist duties which will include meeting and greeting clients, taking calls through the switchboard and directing enquiries.
• Drafting relevant legal documents.
• Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience

• Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client at least 2 years + experience.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer

• Monday Friday 9am 5pm office based.
• Salary depending on experience - £26,000 £32,000.
• 25 days holiday.
• Private health Scheme.