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Legal Secretary- Private Client

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 27,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Legal Secretary

Location: Southampton

Hours: Permanent 9-5 office based

Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with strong Private Client knowledge?

Do you thrive in a friendly and supportive environment where your work truly matters?

We are recruiting for a hard-working, professional and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our clients busy Private Client team at their Southampton office. You’ll be supporting one experienced Fee Earner and working closely with two other Legal Secretaries in a collaborative department.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, long-standing high-street firm known for its family-orientated culture, loyal client base, and supportive working environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  * Producing and amending legal documents using track changes & comparison tools

  * Preparing wills, LPAs, probate papers and other Private Client documentation (experience ideal)

  * Diary management, scheduling meetings and organising appointments

  * Preparing client bills and assisting with client reporting

  * Maintaining files, drafting correspondence and general document management

  * Handling confidential client enquiries sensitively — in person and by phone

  * Providing strong audio typing and digital dictation support

  * General administration including scanning, filing, bundling and updating systems

  * Using Outlook, Word and Excel confidently; Smart Forms experience beneficial (not essential)

What We’re Looking For

  * Experienced Legal Secretary – must have Private Client experience

  * Strong audio typing and dictation skills (fast and accurate)

  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  * A sensitive, empathetic approach when dealing with clients

  * Strong organisational and time management abilities

  * Confident in Microsoft Office; experience with LexisNexis Smart Forms is a bonus

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed)

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