Private Client Legal Secretary

QED Legal; Waverley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm located in Cranleigh is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Private Client team. The role involves traditional secretarial duties, digital dictation, and client-facing reception support. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years in a similar role and possess strong communication and admin skills. This position offers a friendly team environment where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a legal secretary is ideal.
• Experience in Private Client work preferred but not essential.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to fee earners including drafting correspondence.
• Managing and keeping client files up to date.
• Performing reception duties and greeting clients.

Skills

Legal administration

Client communication

Diary management

Reception skills

Job description

Overview

I’m currently working with a well-established law firm based right in the heart of Cranleigh village, and they’re on the lookout for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. If you’re someone who enjoys a close-knit, supportive environment where your role really matters, this could be right up your street.

The Role

You\'ll be providing top-notch support to fee earners, think traditional secretarial duties, digital dictation, admin, and client-facing reception support. It’s a varied and hands-on role where no two days feel the same.

You’d be part of a busy, friendly team, so someone who can hit the ground running would be ideal. While experience is key (2-3 years in a similar legal support role is the sweet spot), there’s flexibility for the right person with the right attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Full secretarial support to fee earners – drafting correspondence, managing files, and digital dictation.
• Keeping client files accurate and up to date.
• Reception-style duties: greeting clients, handling calls, room bookings – everyone mucks in to keep things smooth!

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally 2–3 years’ experience as a legal secretary (Private Client preferred, but not essential)
• Confident with admin, client comms, and diary management
• Someone who’s happy juggling tasks and can work independently when needed
• Great people skills – you’ll be one of the first faces clients see!