Private Client Legal Secretary — Efficient, Client‑Focused Support

Clayton Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

31 days' holiday (pro rata)

Your birthday off

Long-service leave

Employee Cashplan

Refer-a-colleague bonus scheme

Discounted legal fees

Pension scheme

Dress for Your Day policy

Two paid volunteering days per year

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a Private Client team in the West Midlands. You will support fee earners with a busy caseload, ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive a first-class service.

Role involves audio typing, document preparation, and diary management within a friendly, established firm. A professional, client-focused approach and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong audio typing skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience within a law firm.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional, friendly and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support across a busy Private Client caseload (Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, LPA).
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Audio typing and transcription of dictations.
• Manage diaries, appointments and emails.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

Skills

Audio typing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Client-facing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a Private Client team in the West Midlands. You will support fee earners with a busy caseload, ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive a first-class service.

Role involves audio typing, document preparation, and diary management within a friendly, established firm. A professional, client-focused approach and strong MS Office skills are essential.