Legal Secretary - Private Client

Legal Secretary – Private Client
Salary: £27,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (office-based)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Private Client department. We are seeking a professional, organised individual with prior experience in Private Client work who can provide high-quality secretarial support to the team’s lawyers.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive secretarial service, including audio and copy typing, word processing and document preparation.
• Open and manage files in accordance with internal procedures and Lexcel standards.
• Handle filing, time recording and the completion of standard legal forms.
• Liaise with clients both in person and over the telephone, taking accurate messages and progressing matters where appropriate.
• Make outgoing calls to clients and third parties, providing information and taking action without constant reference to a lawyer where suitable.
• Carry out basic accounts procedures and prepare accounts documentation.
• Use initiative to progress standard fee-earning tasks under supervision.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the Private Client team.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Private Client department is essential.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with strong IT proficiency.
• A solid understanding of basic legal practice relevant to Private Client work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with bereaved or distressed clients.

This is a great role for a dedicated Legal Secretary looking to further their career in a respected and well-structured Private Client team.