Legal Secretary

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and growing Private Client team in Farnham, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to experienced lawyers across a varied caseload of Private Client matters.

The successful Private Client Legal Secretary in Farnham, Surrey will join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm that is known for providing practical legal advice, delivering excellent client care and investing in the professional development of its employees. Applications are welcomed from candidates with previous Private Client experience. Experienced Legal Secretaries and Legal Administrators who have worked within other areas of law will also be considered. Alongside a salary of between £28,000 and £34,000 (depending on experience), the Private Client Legal Secretary in Farnham, Surrey will receive an extensive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas office shutdown, pension scheme, life assurance, health schemes, funded professional subscriptions, and support towards relevant professional qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

The Legal Secretary in Farnham, Surrey will provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers within the Private Client department. Responsibilities will include:

• Producing correspondence and legal documents through audio typing and copy typing
• Managing diaries and arranging client appointments and meetings
• Opening new files and completing the relevant client identification and compliance procedures
• Maintaining accurate client and matter information on the case management system
• Preparing documents, forms and correspondence for review by lawyers
• Managing incoming telephone calls and taking accurate messages
• Communicating professionally with clients and relevant third parties
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and email correspondence
• Organising files and ensuring documents are stored accurately
• Preparing meeting rooms and documentation for client appointments
• Monitoring key dates and assisting lawyers with the progression of matters
• Supporting the department with billing and general administrative duties
• Providing assistance to other members of the Private Client team when required
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within the required timescales

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries and Legal Administrators who have previously worked within a law firm. The successful Legal Secretary in Farnham, Surrey will demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or in a similar legal support position
• Private Client experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Excellent audio typing and copy typing skills
• Strong diary management and administrative skills
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients and third parties
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately within deadlines
• Confidence using modern legal and office IT systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• A positive, enthusiastic and professional approach
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A discreet and sensitive approach when dealing with confidential or personal matters
• Experience using Tikit, PW4 or Partner for Windows would be beneficial but is not essential

Benefits and Rewards

The Legal Secretary in Farnham, Surrey will receive:

• Salary of £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a matching 5 per cent contribution
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection scheme
• BUPA cashback plan
• Private Medical Insurance, subject to scheme rules
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programmes including a GP consultation service
• Funded professional subscription fees
• Support towards professional qualifications
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Volunteering programme
• A range of social events including a summer party and Christmas party
• Ongoing career progression opportunities

About the Company

The Legal Secretary in Farnham, Surrey will join an established full service law firm that advises individual and business clients from offices across Surrey and the Thames Valley. The firm is recognised by the Legal 500 across several practice areas and has developed a strong reputation for providing practical, proactive and straightforward legal advice while placing client care at the centre of its service.

The Private Client team in Farnham, Surrey is busy and continuing to grow. The successful Legal Secretary will work alongside experienced lawyers within a supportive environment that values teamwork, professionalism and a consistently high standard of client service. This opportunity would suit a Legal Secretary who enjoys client contact, takes pride in producing accurate work and would like to develop their career within an established and progressive legal practice.

Next Steps

Apply now online for immediate consideration if your skills and experience align with this Legal Secretary job in Farnham, Surrey.