Private Client Legal Secretary – Full‑time

About the role

Our client, a professional law firm based in Witham, is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary/Team Assistant to join their Private Client team on a full‑time permanent basis. The role is central to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the department and offers the chance to work closely with senior lawyers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to one or more lawyers.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings and meeting rooms; open files and carry out ID, AML and conflict checks.
• Arrange photocopying, scanning, document preparation and filing.
• Type wills, lasting powers of attorney and prepare bills and draft narratives.
• Cover reception during busy periods.

Required profile

• Strong legal secretarial experience in Private Client law.
• Excellent audio‑typing and document production abilities.
• High standard of spelling, grammar and written/verbal communication.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Team player who can also work independently.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Audio typing.

What we offer

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and sick leave.
• Parking facilities.
• Competitive salary £28,000‑£31,000 per year.
• Standard working hours 9:00‑17:30, Monday‑Friday.