Private Client Legal Secretary

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, your duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team, including diary management, billing prep, and call screening.
• Typing correspondence, opening files, managing incoming and outgoing post, and ensuring all documentation is accurately filed.
• Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner, particularly during sensitive legal processes such as Wills, Probate, or LPAs.
• Preparing straightforward legal documents and assisting with basic legal tasks under supervision.
• Supporting colleagues and other departments with reception and postal duties as required.

The experience you will bring to the team:

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:-

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with proven ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.
• Confident IT user with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems.
• A team-player attitude with the flexibility to support wider office functions as needed.