Legal Secretary Private Client
CV-LibraryBN21, Eastbourne, East SussexpermanentPosted: 26 October 2026
Apply NowI am currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the busy Private Client department of a long-established law firm in Eastbourne.
This is an interesting and varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to several fee earners, covering a broad range of Private Client and Probate matters.
Your duties will include:
* Providing full secretarial support to three fee earners within the Private Client team
* Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes and file notes
* Preparing and amending Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Codicils
* Assisting with Probate applications, estate accounts and Inheritance Tax forms
* Managing diaries and arranging appointments, meetings and client calls
* Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries, executors, attorneys, financial institutions and other third parties
* Answering telephone calls and dealing with general Private Client enquiries
* Opening new client files and assisting with client onboarding, including ID and anti-money laundering checks
* Assisting with the administration and progression of probate and estate matters
* Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence
* Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems
* Ensuring files are kept up to date and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements
* Assisting with billing, file management and matter progression
* Providing support and cover across the wider department when required
Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client environment is preferred, and you must be confident supporting fee earners across a varied caseload. Please apply today for further details
This is an interesting and varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to several fee earners, covering a broad range of Private Client and Probate matters.
Your duties will include:
* Providing full secretarial support to three fee earners within the Private Client team
* Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes and file notes
* Preparing and amending Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Codicils
* Assisting with Probate applications, estate accounts and Inheritance Tax forms
* Managing diaries and arranging appointments, meetings and client calls
* Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries, executors, attorneys, financial institutions and other third parties
* Answering telephone calls and dealing with general Private Client enquiries
* Opening new client files and assisting with client onboarding, including ID and anti-money laundering checks
* Assisting with the administration and progression of probate and estate matters
* Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and correspondence
* Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems
* Ensuring files are kept up to date and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements
* Assisting with billing, file management and matter progression
* Providing support and cover across the wider department when required
Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client environment is preferred, and you must be confident supporting fee earners across a varied caseload. Please apply today for further details