Legal Secretary - Private Client

Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for a Legal Secretary on behalf of our client, to join their busy Private Client practice area. Candidates with general secretarial experience in other industry sectors will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.

• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds.

• Managing correspondence, telephone calls, and diary appointments.

• Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and confidential manner.

• Assisting with file management, billing, and compliance processes.

Requirements

• Previous secretarial experience, preferably within Legal Service and ideally within Private Client is desirable.

• Strong typing (minimum 50wpm) and document production skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.

• Personal pride in the quality of work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframes

Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm with one hour for lunch

Benefits

Salary £25,000 pa to £27,000 pa + Company pension, life Insurance, employee discount, cycle to work scheme and more.

Interested? Please email CV asap to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk