Private Client Legal Secretary

Private Client Legal Secretary – Merry Hill

An established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client Department near Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised Legal Secretary to become part of a supportive and professional team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners while delivering exceptional client service across a range of private client matters.

The department advises clients on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, offering a varied and rewarding workload within a well-established team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, duties will include:

• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, correspondence and reports
• Audio typing and transcription of dictations with a high degree of accuracy
• Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments and email correspondence
• Liaising professionally with clients, Solicitors, third parties and external organisations
• Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems
• Assisting with document management, data entry and general administrative support
• Producing and updating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Prioritising workloads effectively to meet deadlines and support the wider team
• Providing a professional and client-focused service at all times

Candidate Requirements

You will possess:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department or a similar legal support role
• Strong audio typing and document production skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment
• A professional, positive and client-focused approach

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include 26 days holiday, a birthday holiday, pension scheme, volunteering days etc.

• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• 31 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Christmas closure
• Birthday leave
• Additional long-service holiday entitlement
• Employee Cashplan
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Discounted legal services
• Pension scheme
• Flexible Dress for Your Day policy
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary, Probate Secretary, or Legal Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Birmingham, apply today to join a respected legal team offering excellent career prospects, supportive colleagues and a rewarding working environment.

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