Legal Secretary – Private Client Team – £32k

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team in Leatherhead. Working alongside four experienced solicitors, you will provide high‑level administrative support and help maintain the firm’s reputation for excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct support to four Private Client solicitors, managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using audio‑typing and word processing.
• Maintain filing systems, opening, closing and retrieving client files as required.
• Set up and tidy conference rooms to ensure a professional meeting environment.
• Collaborate with other secretaries and assist with ad‑hoc tasks.
• Communicate with clients, upholding high standards of customer care and confidentiality.
• Use the case management system (Practise Evolve) and suggest efficiency improvements.

Required profile

• Previous legal secretarial or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and maintain professionalism.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality client service and teamwork.

Required skills

• Touch‑typing
• Audio‑typing
• Advanced IT proficiency
• Familiarity with Practise Evolve or similar case‑management systems

What we offer

• Salary up to £32,000 per year
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual salary review and bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution, death in service, private medical cover
• Paid professional memberships, long‑service awards, employee assistance programme
• Regular social events and a supportive, inclusive workplace