Private Client Legal Secretary

Private Client Legal Secretary/Probate Legal Secretary

Farnham Hybrid Working £27,000-£32,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary or Probate Legal Secretary looking to join a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm?

Our client is a well-established Chambers and Legal 500 recognised firm with an excellent reputation for client care and employee development. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to support its successful Private Client, Probate, Tax & Trusts team based in Farnham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional seeking a varied role within a friendly, collaborative team, with the flexibility of hybrid working and genuine long-term career prospects.

Benefits

• Salary of £27,000-£32,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Legal 500 and Chambers recognised law firm
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent training and career development
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and additional employee benefits

The Role

Working closely with partners and fee earners, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across a broad range of Private Client matters including:

• Wills
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Tax and succession planning

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Audio and copy typing
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Opening new client files and maintaining the case management system
• Liaising with clients, executors, financial advisers and third parties
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Assisting with billing and general department administration where required

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Secretary or Legal Assistant
• Experience supporting a Private Client, Wills & Probate or Trusts department
• Excellent typing and document production skills (around 60 wpm or above preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Outstanding organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A professional, proactive and client-focused approach

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Legal Secretary or legal support professional looking for a new opportunity with a respected Legal 500 law firm in Farnham, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.