We are currently working with a well-established law firm based in Leamington Spa that is looking to recruit a Private Client Legal Secretary to support its busy Wills & Probate department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional legal secretary to join a supportive legal team, providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to experienced fee earners while ensuring excellent client care throughout the process.

The Role

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, you will provide efficient administrative and secretarial support to fee earners within the Wills & Probate team, helping ensure matters progress smoothly and clients receive a high standard of service.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal support role, ideally within Private Client or Wills & Probate
• Fast and accurate typing skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients and colleagues
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using legal case management systems
• A professional, discreet, and empathetic approach when handling sensitive client matters

Within this position, you'll also be:

• Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal documents, and forms
• Assisting with the preparation of simple Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney under fee earner supervision
• Supporting the preparation of probate applications, OPG documentation, and related legal paperwork
• Producing accurate documents, letters, and forms on behalf of fee earners and senior members of the department
• Managing diaries and scheduling client appointments, ensuring documentation is prepared in advance of meetings
• Opening and closing client files, maintaining records, and supporting compliance processes including AML checks
• Filing, scanning, photocopying, and maintaining both electronic and physical client records within the case management system
• Managing outgoing post and assisting with general file administration
• Liaising professionally with clients, executors, and third parties via telephone, email, and correspondence
• Handling initial client enquiries and supporting the team with updates on matters where appropriate
• Assisting with billing processes and supporting the wider team with general administrative duties

Salary & Hours

Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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