Legal Secretary - Private Client

Our client, a well-established and reputable law firm based in Derby, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join ther Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a solid background in legal administration support, who enjoys working in a client-facing role within a supportive and professional environment.\\n\\nThe Role:\\n\\nYou will play a key part in supporting fee earners with a varied caseload involving all aspects of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts. This is a fast-paced role requiring a proactive and professional approach, with the opportunity to be involved in high-quality work and client interaction.\\n\\nTo be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:\\n\\nConfidence in handling legal documents\\nHigh level of accuracy\\nUnderstanding of legal signing procedures\\nAttention to detail\\nKnowledge of estate administration processes\\nAbility to ensure legal compliance\\nFamiliarity with relevant regulations and procedures\\n\\nOur client is looking for someone who can combine excellent technical skills with strong interpersonal abilities, ensuring the highest standard of service to clients while supporting the efficient running of the Private Client team.

The successful candidate will bring accuracy, professionalism, and discretion to the role, while also contributing to the smooth progression of matters. This position offers the opportunity to develop within a respected law firm while working closely with experienced solicitors on a diverse range of private client cases.\\n\\nWithin this position, you’ll also be:\\n\\nSupport the full management of private client matters from initial instruction to completion\\nMaintain and update case files, both digitally and physically\\nHelp improve internal efficiencies and streamline case progression\\nIndependently conduct client meetings to gather information for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney\\nAssist with the administration of a broad range of estates, including those with international assets, business interests, and trust arrangements\\nManage the recording of billable hours and issue invoices throughout the case and at completion\\nWork closely with the fee earner to help achieve monthly billing targets\\nCarry out timely and accurate financial administration\\nAssisting Private Client Solicitors with day-to-day casework and file management\\nPreparing and drafting legal documentation\\n–\\n\\nSalary\\n\\nSalary is £24,000 – £27,000pa depending on experience\\n\\n–\\n\\nTalk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.\\n\\nTalk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\\n\\nSee our website for more details and jobs available – \\n\\n(phone number removed)