Private Client Legal Secretary — Detail‑Oriented Admin Pro

BWS Law; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BWS Law in Loughborough is seeking an organised and motivated Legal Secretary to join the Private Client department, providing administrative and secretarial support to a solicitor. You will handle audio typing, prepare documents, manage files and help maintain a smooth caseload.

The role suits someone with strong typing, excellent organisation and a professional, client-facing approach. Experience in a legal secretarial role is an advantage, but willingness to learn and strong administrative

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial or administrative experience.
• Good typing skills and confidence preparing professional correspondence and documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and preparing correspondence, letters and legal documents.
• Producing documents relating to wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and other private client matters.
• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the solicitor.
• Opening, maintaining and organising client files and ensuring records are kept up to date.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and post.
• Communicating professionally with clients, colleagues and third parties by telephone and email.
• Arranging appointments, maintaining diaries and assisting with general administrative tasks.
• Assisting with the preparation of documents for client meetings and maintaining accurate file records.
• Handling confidential client information appropriately and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
• Supporting the wider Private Client team when required.

Job description

BWS Law in Loughborough is seeking an organised and motivated Legal Secretary to join the Private Client department, providing administrative and secretarial support to a solicitor. You will handle audio typing, prepare documents, manage files and help maintain a smooth caseload.

The role suits someone with strong typing, excellent organisation and a professional, client-facing approach. Experience in a legal secretarial role is an advantage, but willingness to learn and strong administrative