Private Client Legal Secretary – Flexible Benefits

Law Staff Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the region seeks a Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. You will handle client communications, manage lawyers' diaries, and support legal documentation. Ideal candidates should have prior secretarial experience in a law firm, strong communication skills, and excellent keyboard proficiency. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, health cash plan, and a firm-wide bonus scheme.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Subsidised parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm is desirable.
• Strong client relationship skills with a confident approach.
• Good understanding of client service.
• Punctual with good timekeeping.
• Smart, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming telephone calls and assist clients.
• Open and close client files as per procedures.
• Communicate with clients as instructed by lawyers.
• Manage lawyers' diaries effectively.
• Provide typing support for lawyers.

Skills

Secretarial experience in a law firm

Client relationship skills

Keyboard skills (min 50 wpm)

Excellent grammar and communication skills

Attention to detail

High level of organisation

Tools

Peppermint

Isokon (probate case management system)

Hoowla (residential case management system)

Job description

A respected law firm in the region seeks a Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. You will handle client communications, manage lawyers' diaries, and support legal documentation. Ideal candidates should have prior secretarial experience in a law firm, strong communication skills, and excellent keyboard proficiency. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, health cash plan, and a firm-wide bonus scheme.