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