Private Client Legal Secretary

Confidential; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & career development

Generous annual leave

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Confidential in Farnham is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to support a Private Client, Probate, Tax & Trusts team. The role offers hybrid working, a varied workload and excellent long-term career prospects within a reputable firm.

The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative support to partners and fee earners, handling diaries, document production, client communications and billing tasks, with experience in Wills, Probate or Trusts preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client, Wills & Probate or Trusts.
• Excellent typing, document production and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to partners and fee earners.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and audio typing.
• Managing diaries, appointments and client communications.
• Opening and maintaining client files and case management systems.
• Liaising with clients, executors and third parties.
• Assisting with billing and general administration.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Typing & document production

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Private Client Legal Secretary

Farnham Hybrid Working £27,000 - £32,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Private Client Probate Wills & Trusts Legal Secretary Legal Assistant

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Private Client or Probate Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity with a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers recognised law firm?

Our client is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join its successful Private Client, Probate, Tax & Trusts team in Farnham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team offering hybrid working, varied work and excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

Providing secretarial and administrative support to partners and fee earners, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and Powers of Attorney matters
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and audio typing
• Managing diaries, appointments and client communications
• Opening and maintaining client files and case management systems
• Liaising with clients, executors and third parties
• Assisting with billing and general administration

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client, Wills & Probate or Trusts
• Excellent typing, document production and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach

Benefits

• £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Legal 500 and Chambers recognised firm
• Friendly, supportive team
• Excellent training and career development
• Generous annual leave, pension, life assurance and additional benefits