Private Client Secretary - Malmesbury

I am working with a long‑established and well‑respected regional law firm who are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Private Client Secretary to join their busy team in Malmesbury. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting a fast‑paced Private Client department within a welcoming and professional environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Audio typing, preparing and amending draft documents, and providing dictation support to other offices when required.
• Making and receiving telephone calls, dealing with clients in person, by phone and via email, and confidently handling enquiries when the lawyer is unavailable.
• Making appointments and assisting with client queries.
• Photocopying, filing, opening files, preparing completed files for storage and carrying out general office duties.
• Assisting other members of the Private Client Support team and liaising with colleagues as needed.
• Liaising with Accounts to obtain cheques, printouts or other documents.
• Providing reception cover as and when required.

Skills required:

• Fast and accurate typing.
• Strong presentation of letters and documentation.
• Good command of the English language.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to deal effectively with clients, intermediaries and other contacts.
• Competent use of IT systems, including Case Manager and other firm‑wide software.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

What we offer:

• A family‑friendly firm with genuine work‑life balance.
• Supportive colleagues and approachable leadership.
• Full‑time role with 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Being part of a long‑established, well‑respected law firm.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.

You’ll be professional, well organised, with excellent attention to detail and a friendly telephone manner. With accurate typing and strong document layout and grammar skills, you’ll be confident liaising with clients and colleagues and work well as part of a team.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.