Private Client Legal Secretary

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Hertfordshire is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their prestigious team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional secretarial and administrative support to top-tier lawyers in a highly regarded law firm. You will manage client enquiries, maintain diaries, and assist with document management, ensuring high standards of client service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment, delivering excellence and contributing to a well-respected firm known for its award-winning legal advice.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to lawyers, managing appointments and client files.
• Assist with document management and general administrative duties.

Skills

Legal Secretarial Experience

Client Service Skills

Communication Skills

Typing Speed

Organizational Skills

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Private Client Legal Secretary, St Albans

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Client:

Clayton Legal

Location:

St Albans, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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. They are ranked Tier 1 in Legal and Band 1 in Chambers HNW.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling client enquiries 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 internal and external communication
• Assisting with document management, including typing, drafting letters, and processing deeds
• Liaising with the accounts team for accurate financial administration
• Performing general administrative duties like photocopying, archiving, and organizing office space
• Supporting IT and office equipment, reporting issues as needed
• Collaborating with the team, providing secretarial and phone cover when required
• Following firm policies and procedures, 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.