Legal Personal Assistant – Private Client Team

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Personal Assistant to join a leading South East law firm’s Private Client team in Leatherhead. The role provides direct support to four solicitors, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and high‑quality client service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to four Private Client solicitors and collaborate with part‑time and temporary secretaries.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and emails using audio‑typing and word‑processing.
• Maintain client files, manage filing systems and ensure confidentiality.
• Handle mail, copying, and dispatch of documents.
• Schedule appointments, organise meetings, manage diaries and set up conference rooms with refreshments.
• Operate the firm’s case‑management system and complete online forms.
• Assist junior secretaries and act as a point of contact for clients in person and by phone.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience as a legal secretary, preferably within Private Client work.
• Proactive, able to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional, empathetic approach to client interaction.
• Commitment to the firm and genuine interest in legal work.

Required skills

• Advanced IT proficiency with standard office software and fast touch‑typing.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30‑£32k with annual reviews and bonus potential.
• 5% employer pension, death‑in‑service benefit, private medical cover and life assurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced parental leave and flexible/hybrid working.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, employee assistance programme and health‑and‑wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development, including a trainee solicitor programme.