Private Client Legal Secretary

Additional Resources Ltd; Little Packington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Little Packington is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a legal secretarial role, particularly within private client matters. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, managing schedules, and handling legal documentation. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a legal secretary within a private client or probate department.
• 2+ years of experience handling probate forms and LPAs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners.
• Type and produce legal documents from dictation.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments.
• Handle incoming calls and correspondence professionally.
• Provide front-of-house support when required.
• Assist with preparation of legal forms and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Advanced typing and audio transcription skills

Skilled in Microsoft Office applications

Experience using legal software systems

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established legal practice specialising in private client matters, including wills, trusts, and estate planning delivering expert advice and exceptional service within their field.

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners.
• Typing and producing legal documents from digital audio and copy dictation.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Handling incoming calls and correspondence in a professional and efficient manner.
• Greeting clients and visitors, providing front-of-house support when required.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal forms and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider team as needed.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Private Client Secretary, legal clerk or in a similar role.
• Have experience of 5 years as a legal secretary within a private client or probate department.
• At least 2 years of experience handling probate forms and LPAs.
• Advanced typing and audio transcription skills with excellent accuracy.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using legal software systems.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

Shift

• Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)
• 8.30am to 5pm
• 9am to 5.30pm

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking

Additional Information

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.