Private Client Legal Secretary

Legal Southwest; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Sidmouth is seeking a skilled Private Client Secretary to provide high-level administrative support. The role involves managing workloads, typing documents, and assisting fee earners. Candidates must have previous legal secretarial experience, strong organisational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential.
• Experience in Private Client work is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing busy workloads and providing proactive support to fee earners.
• Typing accurately and efficiently from digital dictation.
• Attending client meetings and preparing attendance notes.

Skills

Excellent secretarial and audio typing skills

Strong organisational skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Tools

Digital dictation and case management systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm is seeking a skilled and organised Private Client Secretary to join their Sidmouth office. The firm prides itself on delivering high‑quality legal services to families, landowners, and High Net Worth Individuals across the region, combining professionalism with a personal touch. Strong client relationships, clear communication, and a welcoming service are at the heart of the firm’s ethos.

Role and Responsibilities

The Private Client Secretary will provide high‑level administrative support to team and key responsibilities will include:

• Managing busy workloads and providing proactive support to fee earners.
• Typing accurately and efficiently from digital dictation and preparing precedent‑based letters and documents.
• Assisting colleagues in multiple offices using remote dictation tools.
• Supporting fee earners with electronic diary management and scheduling.
• Attending client meetings and preparing attendance notes where required.
• Performing general reception duties as needed.
• Demonstrating flexibility in responding to changing priorities and departmental needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent secretarial and audio typing skills with high attention to detail.
• Previous experience using digital dictation and case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential.
• Experience in Private Client work is highly desirable.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to become an integral part of a professional, friendly, and supportive Private Client Department. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative work environment and a competitive salary while contributing to the delivery of high‑quality legal services.

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