Legal Secretary Private Client

Join a Top 150 Law Firm That Is Growing Fast\n

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for more than just your next job?

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a Top 150 national law firm with five offices across the Midlands and East Anglia and an ambitious growth strategy across the East and South of England and the Midlands.

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You will join a highly regarded Private Client team, working alongside experienced Partners, Solicitors and Fee Earners while benefiting from an exceptional range of employee benefits, structured training and genuine long-term career development.

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This is a rewarding role for someone who takes pride in delivering accurate, professional support and outstanding client care.

The Role\n

As Private Client Legal Secretary, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across a broad range of private client matters.

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You will help ensure the department runs smoothly by preparing legal documents, managing client files, coordinating diaries and appointments and communicating directly with clients.

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Many clients may be dealing with sensitive or personal circumstances, so professionalism, discretion, empathy and excellent communication skills will be essential.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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• Providing typing, secretarial and administrative support to Partners, Solicitors and Fee Earners
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• Preparing legal correspondence and documentation using digital dictation and audio typing
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• Producing first drafts of documents and correspondence where appropriate
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• Preparing Wills, Codicils, Living Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
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• Preparing Deeds of Revocation, Deputyship Orders and related documents
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• Supporting Probate, Estate Administration and Trust matters
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• Completing relevant forms and Land Registry searches
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• Binding and sewing Wills
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• Managing the secure storage and retrieval of original legal documents
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• Opening, maintaining, closing and archiving client files
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• Preparing client care letters, terms and conditions and standard documentation
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• Managing electronic documents and case files accurately
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• Using legal case management and document management systems
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• Managing diaries, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements
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• Supporting billing, time recording and financial administration
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• Monitoring compliance reports and helping maintain Lexcel standards
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• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
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• Communicating professionally with clients by telephone, email and in person
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• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
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About You\n

We are looking for an organised, accurate and dependable Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a professional, client-focused environment.

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Previous Private Client experience would be highly advantageous, particularly if you have supported work involving:

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• Wills and Probate
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• Estate Administration
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• Trusts
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• Lasting Powers of Attorney
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• Court of Protection matters
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Applications are also welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries from another legal practice area who are keen to build their career within Private Client law.

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You should have:

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• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal PA or professional secretary
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• Experience using digital dictation or audio typing systems
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• Strong Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word skills
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• Accurate typing and document-formatting skills
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• Excellent spelling, punctuation and attention to detail
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• The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload
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• Confidence working to deadlines and remaining calm under pressure
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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• A professional, sensitive and empathetic approach
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• A practical, proactive and positive attitude
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• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• A strong understanding of client confidentiality
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Experience using iManage, Elite 3E, PDFDocs or DocuSign would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Apply?\n

This is more than a standard Legal Secretary role.

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You will be joining a successful, ambitious and fast-growing national law firm that combines the stability of an established practice with the opportunities created by continued growth and investment.

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You will benefit from:

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• A competitive salary
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• An exceptional and comprehensive employee benefits package
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• Structured learning, training and professional development
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• Ongoing systems and Microsoft Word training
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• The opportunity to work alongside recognised Private Client specialists
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• Exposure to a broad range of Wills, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration matters
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• A supportive and collaborative one-team culture
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• Genuine long-term career development opportunities
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• The chance to join a firm growing across the East and South of England and the Midlands
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This role would suit an experienced Legal Secretary who values quality, professionalism, teamwork and outstanding client service.

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Apply today for immediate consideration.

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