Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity within a friendly, established Private Client team?
I'm currently recruiting for my client in Merry Hill, who are looking for a confident and organised Legal Secretary to join their Private Client department.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps everything moving - supporting fee earners, staying on top of deadlines and making sure clients receive a first-class service.
What will you be doing?
You’ll provide day‑to‑day secretarial and administrative support across a busy Private Client caseload, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Audio typing and transcription of dictations
- Managing diaries, appointments and emails
- Liaising confidently with clients, colleagues and external contacts
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems
- Supporting document management, data entry and general administration
- Using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel to keep things organised
- Managing your workload effectively and ensuring deadlines are met
What are they looking for?
Ideally, you’ll already have experience working as a Legal Secretary within Private Client, or in a similar legal secretarial role.
You’ll need:
- 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
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- A professional, friendly and client‑focused approach
Why this firm over others?
My client is a well‑established West Midlands law firm with a long history and a modern outlook. With roots stretching back more than 200 years, they have built a strong reputation for providing practical, straightforward legal advice to individuals, families and businesses.
You’ll be joining a supportive and professional team where your contribution genuinely matters.
The benefits package includes:
- Bonus opportunities
- 31 days' holiday (pro rata), plus Christmas closedown
- Your birthday off
- Additional 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
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