Legal Secretary (Private Client)

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to join a well-established legal practice, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike. As a Legal Secretary (Private Client), you will be supporting fee earners within the Private Client team, handling secretarial and administrative tasks involving wills, probate, LPAs, and estate matters. This is a full-time office-based role offering a salary range of £26,000 - £27,500 and benefits. You Will Be Responsible For: ? Producing legal documents and correspondence via audio dictation and copy typing. ? Drafting and preparing standard Private Client documents including wills, probate applications, and LPAs. ? Handling monthly billing procedures, including preparing draft bills and processing disbursements. ? Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for fee earners. ? Liaising with clients by phone, email, and in person, including managing front-desk enquiries. ? Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance standards. ? Ensuring all documents and data are handled securely in line with GDPR and confidentiality protocols. What We Are Looking For ? Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Private Client Secretary, legal clerk or in a similar role. ? Previous secretarial experience, ideally within private client department (general legal secretarial experience will be considered). ? Fast, accurate typing skills (minimum 50 wpm). ? Experience with audio dictation would be preferred. ? Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills. ? A professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients and colleagues What's on Offer ? Competitive salary ? 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays ? Company pension scheme ?