Private Client Legal Secretary – Exeter (Office-Based)

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited, Exeter, seeks an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Exeter. You will provide day-to-day secretarial support within a busy Private Client department, handling wills, probate, trusts and estate administration for high-net-worth clients.

The role requires strong audio typing, excellent secretarial skills and the ability to manage a busy workload while delivering a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential.
• Experience in Private Client, Wills, Probate, Trusts or Estate Administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and document production using digital dictation.
• Providing secretarial support to Private Client fee earners.
• Managing electronic diaries, appointments and schedules.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Using case management systems to maintain files and information.
• Assisting other team members with typing and administrative support.
• Communicating professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Providing occasional lunchtime and absence cover for Reception.
• Managing changing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Providing proactive administrative support across the Private Client team.

Skills

Audio typing

Diary management

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Case management software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Digital dictation

Legal case management software

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited, Exeter, seeks an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Exeter. You will provide day-to-day secretarial support within a busy Private Client department, handling wills, probate, trusts and estate administration for high-net-worth clients.

The role requires strong audio typing, excellent secretarial skills and the ability to manage a busy workload while delivering a high standard of client service.