Legal Secretary in St Albans

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Private Client department of a highly regarded, award-winning law firm in Hertfordshire. This is a permanent, full-time job offering an excellent opportunity to join one of the largest and most highly ranked Private Client teams in the region.

This Legal Secretary job is a key support function within the busy and collaborative Private Client team. You will be supporting a minimum of two lawyers, including partners and senior associates, to deliver exceptional service to a wide client base. As the incoming Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for a broad range of administrative and client-facing duties, including:

• Answering incoming calls and assisting with client enquiries in the absence of the lawyers
• Meeting and greeting clients, handling queries and taking accurate messages or file notes
• Opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures, including AML checks
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments and meetings
• Organising meeting rooms and refreshments
• Processing outgoing post and emails
• Maintaining and updating internal systems, files, and records
• Drafting standard letters and legal forms for lawyer review
• Document management, including handling deeds and liaising with the typing service
• Working closely with the accounts team to process transaction requisitions
• Inputting data into practice management and case management systems (Peppermint, Isokon, Hoowla)
• General office admin including photocopying, filing, and archiving
• Supporting with IT, telephone or printer queries and reporting faults as needed
• Assisting with wider team and departmental tasks, including cover support

This Legal Secretary job is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in supporting others. Previous experience in a law firm is essential, particularly within Private Client, Wills, Probate or Court of Protection teams. To be successful in this job, you should demonstrate:

• Previous secretarial experience within a legal setting (essential)
• Excellent client service skills, both in person and on the phone
• Strong grammar, spelling and written communication abilities
• Fast and accurate typing speed (minimum 50 words per minute)
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• High levels of organisation and the ability to prioritise tasks independently
• Discretion, reliability, and trustworthiness in dealing with sensitive information
• Positive attitude, strong initiative and ability to work well within a team
• Neat and professional appearance
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures carefully

You’ll be joining a high-performing, supportive and nationally recognised Private Client team, where your contribution is valued and development is encouraged. This full-time, permanent Legal Secretary job offers:

• Competitive salary [Information not provided]
• A collaborative, professional working culture
• Opportunity to work with Tier 1 and Band 1 ranked lawyers
• Ongoing training and development
• Modern office environment in Hertfordshire
• Access to the latest legal software and support systems
• Recognition and reward for your contributions

The hiring firm is one of the most respected names in Hertfordshire, with a thriving Private Client department that includes four partners, three senior associates and a wide team of lawyers, legal assistants and specialists. The team is ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Band 1 in Chambers HNW, making this an exceptional place to build your legal support career. The firm has a longstanding reputation for excellence in client care, legal expertise, and team culture. They provide a friendly, respectful, and inclusive environment, where people are encouraged to thrive and grow. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.