Private Client Legal Secretary

Clayton Legal; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Hertfordshire is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to provide exceptional support to lawyers. This role includes managing client inquiries, file management, and ensuring high standards of client service. The ideal candidate will have legal secretarial experience and strong organizational skills, contributing to a top-tier client service environment.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience required.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle client inquiries and manage appointments.
• Open and close client files, including risk management.
• Assist with document management and general administrative duties.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Typing

Job description

Join a prestigious, multi-service law firm based in Hertfordshire, recognized for its award-winning legal advice and top-tier legal accreditation. They are seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their highly regarded Private Client team.

The role involves providing exceptional secretarial and administrative support to at least two lawyers. The Private Client team is one of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire, with four partners, senior associates, solicitors, and legal assistants. The firm is ranked Tier 1 in Legal and Band 1 in Chambers HNW.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling client inquiries and managing appointments when lawyers are unavailable
• Opening and closing client files, including money laundering checks and risk management tasks
• Maintaining diaries, scheduling meetings, and handling communications
• Assisting with document management, including typing, drafting letters, and processing deeds
• Liaising with the accounts team for financial administration
• Performing general administrative duties such as photocopying, archiving, and organizing office space
• Supporting IT and office equipment, reporting issues as needed
• Collaborating with the team and providing secretarial and phone cover when necessary
• Adhering to firm policies and ensuring high standards of client service

The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience, excellent client service and communication skills, fast and accurate typing (minimum WPM), and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly respected firm, delivering top-tier service to clients.