Private Client Legal Secretary — Client-Focused Support in Eastbourne

Confidential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential law firm in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to support a fee earner across wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The role focuses on accuracy, client service and efficient diary and file management.

You will handle audio and copy typing of legal documents, assist with onboarding, AML checks, billing support and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Secretary in Private Client matters.
• Strong audio and copy typing with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to a Private Client fee earner.
• Type documents, prepare wills, LPAs and probate papers.
• Manage diaries, appointments and client calls.
• Support billing, file management and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with onboarding and AML checks.

Skills

Legal Secretarial experience

Private Client knowledge

Audio typing

Copy typing

Organisational skills

Client communication

Tools

BigHand

Oyez Forms

Excel

Partner 4 Windows

Job description

Confidential law firm in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to support a fee earner across wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The role focuses on accuracy, client service and efficient diary and file management.

You will handle audio and copy typing of legal documents, assist with onboarding, AML checks, billing support and ensure regulatory compliance.