Legal Secretary

A well-established and respected law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy Leatherhead office. This position offers the opportunity to work within a professional and supportive environment, providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to a specialist team.

The Role

As Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Private Client department. You will act as a trusted support to Fee Earners, helping to manage workflows, maintain organisation and deliver an exceptional client experience.

Company Benefits:

* Private medical cover

* Company sick pay

* Pension scheme

* Life assurance

* Annual bonus scheme

* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

* Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

* Drafting, formatting and amending legal documentation and correspondence from dictation and written instructions

* Managing complex diaries, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings

* Handling incoming calls and enquiries, responding where appropriate and directing messages efficiently

* Opening new client matters, carrying out compliance checks and maintaining accurate electronic and paper records

* Liaising with clients, third parties and internal departments in a professional manner

* Assisting with the preparation of legal forms and online submissions

* Ensuring all documents meet firm presentation standards before distribution

* Supporting billing processes, including preparing invoices and assisting with time recording queries

* Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion

* Contributing to the smooth operation of the team by assisting colleagues when required

Experience and Skills Requirements:

* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client or a similar practice area

* Strong typing and document production skills with excellent attention to detail

* Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

* Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities

* Calm and professional when working to tight deadlines

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

* A proactive and dependable team player who takes ownership of their workload

* Empathetic and personable, with the ability to deal sensitively with clients

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed