Private Client Legal Secretary – Berkhamsted

Private Client Legal Secretary – Berkhamsted

 

Newstaff Employment Agency is currently recruiting a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy and established legal practice in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. This full-time position involves providing secretarial and administrative support to solicitors specialising in wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other private client matters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing legal documents, managing correspondence, coordinating appointments and maintaining accurate client records. This opportunity would suit an organised and professional Secretary with excellent typing skills, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support.

Previous legal secretarial experience, particularly within a Private Client department, would be advantageous. However, candidates with general secretarial experience from other professional sectors will also be considered.

 

Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,000–£27,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break
Job Type: Full-Time Legal Secretary
Specialism: Private Client Law
Experience Required: Previous secretarial experience
Typing Speed: Minimum 50 words per minute

 

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Key Responsibilities

 

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Private Client department.
• Prepare, format, amend and proofread legal documents to a high standard.
• Assist with the preparation of wills, lasting powers of attorney, trust deeds and related documentation.
• Produce accurate correspondence, reports and other documents as instructed.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and written correspondence.
• Coordinate solicitors’ diaries, client appointments and meetings.
• Liaise professionally with clients, beneficiaries and relevant third parties.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based client files.
• Update case management systems and ensure records remain organised.
• Assist with opening, maintaining and closing client matters.
• Support the preparation and processing of client billing documentation.
• Assist with administrative compliance requirements and internal procedures.
• Monitor important deadlines and ensure administrative tasks are completed promptly.
• Handle sensitive personal and financial information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Provide a professional and welcoming service to clients.
• Work closely with solicitors and colleagues to support the efficient running of the department.
• Undertake additional secretarial and administrative duties as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

 

• Previous experience working in a secretarial or administrative support position.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• Strong document production, formatting and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently within required deadlines.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Confidence communicating with clients and external organisations.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong time management and diary coordination skills.
• A proactive approach to supporting colleagues and managing administrative tasks.
• Personal pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent client care.
• Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team.
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, particularly within Private Client Law, would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and lasting powers of attorney would also be beneficial. However, applicants with strong secretarial experience from other professional industries are encouraged to apply.
• Experience using legal case management systems would be desirable.

Why Join?

 

• Competitive annual salary of £25,000–£27,000.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Additional employee benefits.
• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working hours.
• One-hour lunch break.
• Opportunity to work within a busy Private Client legal department.
• Gain valuable experience supporting solicitors with wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
• Develop your legal secretarial and document production skills.
• Varied responsibilities across client administration and legal support.
• Opportunity for experienced Secretaries from other industries to transition into the legal sector.
• Support throughout the recruitment process from Newstaff Employment.

How to Apply

 

Interested in this legal secretary job in Berkemstead? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Commercial Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current legal secretary vacancies? Feel free to contact Anne Marie at 01727 864 777 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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Questions about this role? Contact Anne Marie on 01727 864 777 or email [email protected].