[ref. p79666701] Private Client Legal Secretary - Tamworth

Full-Time or Part-Time Competitive Salary

Full-Time or Part-Time Competitive Salary

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with a background in legal secretarial work. While experience in Private Client is preferred, candidates with a legal secretarial background in other practice areas who have a genuine interest in this field will also be considered.

The Role

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to Private Client solicitors.
• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, and forms.
• Opening and maintaining case files, document management, and time recording.
• Handling client enquiries, taking telephone messages, and liaising with clients professionally.
• Making outbound calls to clients and third parties, providing information as required.
• Assisting with accounts procedures, including completing relevant documentation.
• Supporting fee earners in progressing standard casework.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential, ideally within Private Client law, but other legal experience will be considered.
• Strong keyboard, audio typing, and IT skills.
• An understanding of legal practice and procedures.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to support the legal team.
• Candidates should be based within a 30-minute commute of the office.

• Full-time: Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
• Part-time applicants with relevant experience may be considered.
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 12 months of service.
• Supportive working environment

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity in a well-established law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more Or alternatively, please email a copy of your updated CV to m.shipcott@clayton-legal.co.uk.