Private Client Legal Secretary

2MES; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Southampton is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly team. This role is perfect for someone with experience in handling Wills, Probate, and LPAs. You'll be the backbone of the Private Client team, managing documents and client communications with professionalism and warmth. The firm values its staff and offers a supportive environment where your expertise is appreciated. If you're looking for a new home where your skills are recognized and you can thrive, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Office-Based Interaction

Valued Contributions

Flexible Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in Private Client or similar area.
• Strong audio typing and document production skills.

Responsibilities

• Typing legal documents with precision and speed.
• Managing diaries and administrative tasks for the team.
• Communicating with clients in emotional situations.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Audio Typing

Document Production

Excellent Communication

Attention to Detail

Empathy

Job description

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Private Client Legal Secretary, Southampton

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Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Legal Services

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

2M-MM18236_1746028434

Job Views:

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Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

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Job Description:

Private Client Legal Secretary
Southampton
Full-time
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum

A well-established, friendly and quietly brilliant law firm in Southampton is on the hunt for a Private Client Secretary who knows their way around Wills, Probate, LPAS, and a very full inbox.

You'll be the organisational backbone of the Private Client team, handling everything from document prep to client calls with equal parts professionalism and warmth.

What you'll be doing:

• Typing up legal documents (fast fingers and eagle eyes required)
• Diary management, filing, and admin tasks that keep the team sane
• Supporting solicitors who genuinely appreciate what you do
• Communicating with clients who are often dealing with emotional situations, you'll bring calm and clarity to the table

What you'll need:

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in Private Client (or similar area)
• Audio typing and document production skills that would make your old school typing teacher proud
• Excellent communication, empathy and attention to detail
• A sense of humour and calm under pressure, probate waits for no one!

What's in it for you:
• A welcoming and supportive firm with a solid local reputation
• Real people. No egos, no suits-for-the-sake-of-suits
• Office-based for the camaraderie (but no one's tracking your loo breaks)
• A feeling of being valued, not just another cog in the admin machine
• If you're looking for a new home where your Private Client expertise is appreciated and you don't have to explain what an LPA is five times a da,y this could be it.

Click apply or message Sabina@2MLegal, or call 01329565064 for a chat (it'll be confidential, promise). Well tell you who the firm is once we know you're intrigued.

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, apply today.

Job Requirements:

'Private Client Legal Secretary', 'Legal Secretary'', Legal