An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary (Private Client) to join a well-established legal practice, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike.
As a Legal Secretary (Private Client), you will be supporting fee earners within the Private Client team, handling secretarial and administrative tasks involving wills, probate, LPAs, and estate matters.
This is a full-time office-based role offering a salary range of £26,000 - £27,500 and benefits.
You Will Be Responsible For:
* Producing legal documents and correspondence via audio dictation and copy typing.
* Drafting and preparing standard Private Client documents including wills, probate applications, and LPAs.
* Handling monthly billing procedures, including preparing draft bills and processing disbursements.
* Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for fee earners.
* Liaising with clients by phone, email, and in person, including managing front-desk enquiries.
* Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance standards.
* Ensuring all documents and data are handled securely in line with GDPR and confidentiality protocols.
What We Are Looking For
* Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Private Client Secretary, legal clerk or in a similar role.
* Previous secretarial experience, ideally within private client department (general legal secretarial experience will be considered).
* Fast, accurate typing skills (minimum 50 wpm).
* Experience with audio dictation would be preferred.
* Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
* A professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay
* Long service recognition
* Eye test reimbursements
* Paid flu vaccinations
* Staff discounts on legal services
* Employee referral scheme
* Opportunities to support charity events
* Death in service cover
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health cash plan
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm offering a supportive working environment and genuine long-term prospects.
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Type: Permanent Location: Berkhamsted,, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £27500 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-10-20 13:51:05
Office-Based, £30,000 - £31,000 DoE+ Excellent Benefits
Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to build your career in legal support? Would you thrive in a fast-paced, prestigious legal environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key?
A prestigious barristers' chambers in central London is looking for a Legal Support Services Assistant to join their busy operations team.
Working alongside two colleagues, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of chambers, supporting barristers with document management, e-bundling, and other post and copy room needs.
This is a hands-on, fully office-based position that would suit someone practical, organised, and confident using IT systems.
It's a great opportunity to gain experience in a respected chambers environment, working closely with barristers, clerks, and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities
Support barristers with document management, including e-bundling, printing, and collating legal bundles and law reports
Manage post and copy room tasks, including stationery organisation and transfer of files between chambers, court, and barristers' home offices
Handle electronic document management, uploading/downloading soft copy files and maintaining digital indexes
Liaise with the clerking team and wider staff to ensure smooth daily operations
Assist with logistics for court appearances and general administrative tasks as required
Skills & Experience
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident working with barristers, the clerking team and colleagues at all levels
Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly (experience with e-bundling software or platforms like OneDrive is ideal)
Reliable, professional, and calm under pressure
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with great attention to detail
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Polite, friendly and of smart appearance
Able to work well with a wide range of people, while also being confident working independently.
Handle confidential information discreetly
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who takes pride in supporting others, thrives in a traditional but friendly environment, and enjoys contributing to a well-run operation.
The chambers operates with a strong sense of teamwork, inclusivity, and wellbeing, fostering a culture where everyone's contribution is valued.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £30,000-£31,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week on a shift system between 8am and 6.30pm
Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 22 after one year and 25 after two)
Pension: 6% employer contribution
Additional benefits after probation: bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary), season ticket loan, permanent health insurance, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a bonus half-day ‘birthday' holiday
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and well-established chambers, gain insight into high-profile legal work, and develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment.
If you're practical, efficient, and eager to build your experience in legal operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: + Bonus Scheme + Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-15 11:51:00
