Legal Secretary - Private Client
Newstaff Employment Services · Berkhamsted, GB
25,000 GBP / Year · Posted Oct 27, 2026
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About the job
Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for a Legal Secretary on behalf of our client, to join their busy Private Client practice area. Candidates with general secretarial experience in other industry sectors will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.
- Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds.
- Managing correspondence, telephone calls, and diary appointments.
- Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and confidential manner.
- Assisting with file management, billing, and compliance processes.
Requirements
- Previous secretarial experience, preferably within Legal Service and ideally within Private Client is desirable.
- Strong typing (minimum 50wpm) and document production skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.
- Personal pride in the quality of work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframes
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm with one hour for lunch
Benefits
Salary £25,000 pa to £27,000 pa + Company pension, life Insurance, employee discount, cycle to work scheme and more.
Interested? Please email CV asap to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk