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Legal Secretary
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cobham, Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Private Client team based in Cobham.
This is a rewarding and varied role supporting fee earners with a broad range of matters, including wills, probate, trusts, and powers of attorney. You’ll be part of a friendly, professional team that values accuracy, empathy, and exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and produce legal documents, correspondence, and forms accurately from digital dictation or draft.
* Liaise professionally and sensitively with clients, colleagues, and third parties via phone, email, and in person.
* Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings for fee earners.
* Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, and distributing post.
* Open, maintain, and close files in accordance with compliance and confidentiality procedures.
* Organise meeting rooms and refreshments as needed.
* Assist with billing, file management, and general team coordination.
* Ensure client information and firm documentation are handled with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
* Support the wider Private Client team as required.
About You:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client department (wills, probate, or trusts).
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Strong attention to detail and a high standard of written and verbal communication.
* Empathetic and professional when dealing with clients on sensitive matters.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital dictation software.
* A proactive, reliable team player who takes pride in their work and delivers exceptional service.
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