Private Client Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in West Bromwich is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team. You will provide secretarial and PA support to fee earners, manage calls, diaries and appointments, and prepare correspondence and legal documents.

You will handle file management, maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with SRA and related standards. Prior Private Client experience is highly valued; 4-day week applicants considered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in Private Client.
• Organised, professional and client-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Applicants open to four days work are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents.
• Managing calls, diaries and appointments.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.
• File management and general administration.
• Engrossing Wills and LPAs.
• Preparing cheque requests.
• Supporting reception when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with SRA, CQS, Lexcel and LAA requirements.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Private Client experience

Job description

Legal Secretary - Private Client

Location: West Bromwich | Salary: £25K - £28K | Type: [Permanent/Full-time]

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client team in West Bromwich.

The successful candidate will provide secretarial and PA support to fee earners, including:

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents.
• Managing calls, diaries and appointments.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.
• File management and general administration.
• Engrossing Wills and LPAs.
• Preparing cheque requests.
• Supporting reception when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with SRA, CQS, Lexcel and LAA requirements.

About You

You will have previous Legal Secretary experience, preferably within Private Client. You should be organised, professional, client-focused and have excellent attention to detail. Applicants looking for 4 days.