Private Client Legal Secretary

SJC Partners; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-service law firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. You will provide high-level support, manage client files, and ensure excellent client care. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, strong secretarial skills, and a typing speed of at least 60 WPM. This is an office-based role offering a collaborative working environment and clear career development paths.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for career development

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary.
• Strong IT and administration skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to Private Client fee earners.
• Deliver excellent client care in line with the firm's procedures.
• Manage client files and liaise directly with clients.
• Carry out daily administrative tasks efficiently.
• Assist with any additional duties as required.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail under pressure.

Skills

Experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary

Confident in secretarial and administrative abilities

Typing speed of 60 WPM+

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organised, professional, and personable

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Calm under pressure and able to prioritise multiple tasks

Job description

Private Client Legal Secretary

SJC Partners are working with a well-established, multi-service law firm who are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team based in Colchester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and friendly working culture

Duties

• Provide high-level support to Private Client fee earners
• Deliver excellent client care in line with the firm s procedures
• Manage client files and liaise directly with clients
• Carry out daily administrative tasks efficiently
• Assist with any additional duties as required
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail under pressure while managing multiple deadlines

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary
• Confident in secretarial and administrative abilities
• Typing speed of 60 WPM+
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised, professional, and personable
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise multiple tasks

Desirable

• Previous Private Client administrative support experience
• Strong IT and administration skills

This is an office-based role with a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for career development.