JOB TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT - PRIVATE CLIENT HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits Are you currently working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with experience in Private Client matters or another area of law? Our client is currently seeking a proactive Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally with experience in Private Client, Family, Residential Conveyancing and Dispute Resolution. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team based in Milton Keynes that provides high-quality, efficient support. In this role, you will work closely with lawyers and clients, providing exceptional secretarial support to Fee Earners and contributing to the department's smooth operation. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide effective support services to the firm. Duties will include: Dealing with Tax Planning, the preparation of Wills and Wealth Protection issues. Experience in handling HNW and complex matters would be an advantage. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Trusts, including knowledge of Trust Corporations, Family Investment Companies and declarations of trust, would be an advantage. Probate including taxable estates, those with a foreign element and experience of claiming BPR and APR Knowledge of Inheritance Tax. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, it would be desirable to be able to demonstrate experience in the following: Tax Planning Trust Administration Administration of estates, including the preparation of estate accounts Corporate/Commercial awareness Contentious Probate Experience of working within other practice areas such as Family, Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Real Estate. PERSON SPECIFICATION: A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a private client team or another area of law The ability to manage one's own case load when this is required. The ability to effectively manage client correspondence, including drafting letters, emails and legal documents as required. Therefore, good drafting and proofreading skills are essential. Assist with file management, organising client documents and maintaining accurate records. Intermediate to advanced IT and online systems ability (Microsoft Office, legal industry-specific document management systems, online portals, etc.) Commercial, practical and financial awareness. Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels. Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm. Team player who fits into a friendly, busy team. Good negotiation skills and organisational ability. Ability to work to deadlines and under the pressure that comes with private client work. Our client offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Join their team of dedicated professionals and contribute to their mission of providing high-quality legal services to their clients
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT - PRIVATE CLIENT HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits Are you currently working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with experience in Private Client matters or another area of law? Our client is currently seeking a proactive Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally with experience in Private Client, Family, Residential Conveyancing and Dispute Resolution. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team based in Milton Keynes that provides high-quality, efficient support. In this role, you will work closely with lawyers and clients, providing exceptional secretarial support to Fee Earners and contributing to the department's smooth operation. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide effective support services to the firm. Duties will include: Dealing with Tax Planning, the preparation of Wills and Wealth Protection issues. Experience in handling HNW and complex matters would be an advantage. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Trusts, including knowledge of Trust Corporations, Family Investment Companies and declarations of trust, would be an advantage. Probate including taxable estates, those with a foreign element and experience of claiming BPR and APR Knowledge of Inheritance Tax. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, it would be desirable to be able to demonstrate experience in the following: Tax Planning Trust Administration Administration of estates, including the preparation of estate accounts Corporate/Commercial awareness Contentious Probate Experience of working within other practice areas such as Family, Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Real Estate. PERSON SPECIFICATION: A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a private client team or another area of law The ability to manage one's own case load when this is required. The ability to effectively manage client correspondence, including drafting letters, emails and legal documents as required. Therefore, good drafting and proofreading skills are essential. Assist with file management, organising client documents and maintaining accurate records. Intermediate to advanced IT and online systems ability (Microsoft Office, legal industry-specific document management systems, online portals, etc.) Commercial, practical and financial awareness. Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels. Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm. Team player who fits into a friendly, busy team. Good negotiation skills and organisational ability. Ability to work to deadlines and under the pressure that comes with private client work. Our client offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Join their team of dedicated professionals and contribute to their mission of providing high-quality legal services to their clients
Family Secretary Newton Abbot, DevonTozers LLP is a leading firm of solicitors with offices in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot offering an extensive legal service to businesses and individuals both locally and nationally. We are recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK legal directories in a number of fields.We are now looking for a Family Secretary to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36.25 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £13.45 per hour- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays- Pension scheme- Supportive team environment- Wellbeing initiatives What you'll be doing Our busy family team in Newton Abbot are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic secretary. This is a specialist Legal Aid team which represents children who are the subject of care proceedings, instructed by their Guardian, parents and grandparents. The work is fast-paced and client-focused.Your role will include audiotyping, preparing court forms and documents, preparing bundles and other administrative duties. What we're looking for The ideal candidate will be someone who, at all times, understands that assisting the team to deliver the highest standards of client care is paramount.You will be very well organised and will enjoy organising others. You will have a 'can-do' attitude and will be happy to adapt to the requirements of the tasks facing you. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and how you have used these in your previous positions and that you can respond to busy periods cheerfully and efficiently, providing excellent audio typing and all-round secretarial support.Whilst we are ideally looking for someone on a full-time basis, we are open to considering applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week (pro-rata salary).This position is entirely office-based, enabling close collaboration within the team. We are not offering hybrid or remote options for this position. What you'll have You will have excellent IT skills and be familiar with using software for creating bundles of documents, ideally with previous experience of using SOS.You must be adept at managing competing priorities, maintaining a high level of accuracy, and collaborating effectively with team members.It will be an advantage if you have previous experience of care work and can offer assistance and support to a busy Children Panel Solicitor. What we have We believe that our people are our most important asset, and are committed to supporting our teams, cultivating a healthy culture of challenge and expectation with support and care. We invest in our teams and our infrastructure to ensure that we attract and retain talented staff, and are committed to giving all colleagues the opportunity to reach their full potential, with a real focus on training and development.Our values: high-quality work, healthy growth and happy teams are at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about our vision and values, commitment to colleague wellbeing, and colleague benefits on our website.The closing date for this role is 21st April 2026.Other organisations may call this role Legal Secretary, Family Law Secretary, Legal Assistant (Family Law), Family Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Support Assistant, Family Law Administrator, Legal PA, Private Client and Family Secretary, Legal Office Assistant, or Family Law Support Officer.Webrecruit and Tozers Solicitors LLP are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to join us as a Family Secretary, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Family Secretary Newton Abbot, DevonTozers LLP is a leading firm of solicitors with offices in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot offering an extensive legal service to businesses and individuals both locally and nationally. We are recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK legal directories in a number of fields.We are now looking for a Family Secretary to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36.25 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £13.45 per hour- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays- Pension scheme- Supportive team environment- Wellbeing initiatives What you'll be doing Our busy family team in Newton Abbot are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic secretary. This is a specialist Legal Aid team which represents children who are the subject of care proceedings, instructed by their Guardian, parents and grandparents. The work is fast-paced and client-focused.Your role will include audiotyping, preparing court forms and documents, preparing bundles and other administrative duties. What we're looking for The ideal candidate will be someone who, at all times, understands that assisting the team to deliver the highest standards of client care is paramount.You will be very well organised and will enjoy organising others. You will have a 'can-do' attitude and will be happy to adapt to the requirements of the tasks facing you. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and how you have used these in your previous positions and that you can respond to busy periods cheerfully and efficiently, providing excellent audio typing and all-round secretarial support.Whilst we are ideally looking for someone on a full-time basis, we are open to considering applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week (pro-rata salary).This position is entirely office-based, enabling close collaboration within the team. We are not offering hybrid or remote options for this position. What you'll have You will have excellent IT skills and be familiar with using software for creating bundles of documents, ideally with previous experience of using SOS.You must be adept at managing competing priorities, maintaining a high level of accuracy, and collaborating effectively with team members.It will be an advantage if you have previous experience of care work and can offer assistance and support to a busy Children Panel Solicitor. What we have We believe that our people are our most important asset, and are committed to supporting our teams, cultivating a healthy culture of challenge and expectation with support and care. We invest in our teams and our infrastructure to ensure that we attract and retain talented staff, and are committed to giving all colleagues the opportunity to reach their full potential, with a real focus on training and development.Our values: high-quality work, healthy growth and happy teams are at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about our vision and values, commitment to colleague wellbeing, and colleague benefits on our website.The closing date for this role is 21st April 2026.Other organisations may call this role Legal Secretary, Family Law Secretary, Legal Assistant (Family Law), Family Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Support Assistant, Family Law Administrator, Legal PA, Private Client and Family Secretary, Legal Office Assistant, or Family Law Support Officer.Webrecruit and Tozers Solicitors LLP are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to join us as a Family Secretary, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Legal Secretary - Divorce and Finance Ref: BCR/JP/32253 25,000 - 27,000 (Dependent on Experience) Tamworth Bell Cornwall Recruitment is excited to be recruiting a Legal Secretary for a well-established law firm in Tamworth. The firm is seeking a highly organised and experienced individual to join their Divorce and Finance team. Key Responsibilities: Provide secretarial support: typing, filing, and completing legal forms. Handle client calls and messages. Make calls and take action without lawyer input. Assist with accounts and complete financial documents. Perform ad-hoc tasks as needed. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience as a legal secretary/assistant. Experience within family/divorce law. Strong communication skills. Fast, accurate typing and excellent IT skills. Highly organised and able to work independently. If you have previous experience as a Legal Secretary in family/divorce law, get in touch now! INDHP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Legal Secretary - Divorce and Finance Ref: BCR/JP/32253 25,000 - 27,000 (Dependent on Experience) Tamworth Bell Cornwall Recruitment is excited to be recruiting a Legal Secretary for a well-established law firm in Tamworth. The firm is seeking a highly organised and experienced individual to join their Divorce and Finance team. Key Responsibilities: Provide secretarial support: typing, filing, and completing legal forms. Handle client calls and messages. Make calls and take action without lawyer input. Assist with accounts and complete financial documents. Perform ad-hoc tasks as needed. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience as a legal secretary/assistant. Experience within family/divorce law. Strong communication skills. Fast, accurate typing and excellent IT skills. Highly organised and able to work independently. If you have previous experience as a Legal Secretary in family/divorce law, get in touch now! INDHP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Marton Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly regarded regional law firm in Essex to recruit an experienced Family Law Legal Secretary / Assistant to support its busy and well-established family department. This is a key support role within a professional and friendly team environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on sensitive and meaningful legal matters. The Role Providing comprehensive administrative support to family fee earners Preparing legal documentation and correspondence Managing diaries, appointments and case files Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner Supporting case progression and department efficiency About You Previous legal secretarial experience within family law Strong audio typing and administrative skills Excellent organisation and attention to detail Professional and compassionate communication style Ability to manage workload effectively in a busy environment The Firm Offers Competitive salary up to 30,000 Stable and supportive working environment Professional development opportunities Friendly and collaborative team culture Marton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Marton Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly regarded regional law firm in Essex to recruit an experienced Family Law Legal Secretary / Assistant to support its busy and well-established family department. This is a key support role within a professional and friendly team environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on sensitive and meaningful legal matters. The Role Providing comprehensive administrative support to family fee earners Preparing legal documentation and correspondence Managing diaries, appointments and case files Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner Supporting case progression and department efficiency About You Previous legal secretarial experience within family law Strong audio typing and administrative skills Excellent organisation and attention to detail Professional and compassionate communication style Ability to manage workload effectively in a busy environment The Firm Offers Competitive salary up to 30,000 Stable and supportive working environment Professional development opportunities Friendly and collaborative team culture Marton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Legal Secretary - Family & Childcare Canterbury A highly regarded, multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Head of its Family and Childcare Department in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a busy, well-structured team, working closely with a senior Partner on a wide range of sensitive and high-profile matters. The successful Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department, making this a varied and rewarding position. This Legal Secretary role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at a senior level. The Legal Secretary will provide full PA and administrative support, acting as a central point of coordination between the Partner, clients, and the wider team. Day-to-day, the Legal Secretary will manage a busy inbox and diary, triage correspondence, draft client communications, and ensure deadlines are met across multiple matters. The Legal Secretary will also be responsible for arranging hearings, liaising with Counsel, preparing documentation, and supporting with file management and court bundles. This Legal Secretary position offers real responsibility and visibility within a high-performing team. The Firm This is a leading regional law firm with multiple offices and a strong reputation across a range of practice areas. Known for its collaborative culture and high standards, the firm has invested heavily in modern systems and processes, creating an efficient and largely paperless working environment. The team is supportive, professional, and genuinely focused on developing its people. The Legal Secretary At least 3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within Family or Childcare law Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Fast and accurate audio typing skills Experience managing busy diaries and supporting senior stakeholders Confident use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent communication skills and a professional, proactive approach High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information The Opportunity Salary starting from 23,000 - 24,000 Hybrid working (2 days from home following probation) 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Pension scheme with employer contributions Healthcare options Ongoing training and development A friendly, supportive team environment Regular social events and a strong firm culture This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established firm and work closely with a senior Partner in a rewarding and dynamic role. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Brandon James for more information on this Legal Secretary opportunity.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Legal Secretary - Family & Childcare Canterbury A highly regarded, multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Head of its Family and Childcare Department in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a busy, well-structured team, working closely with a senior Partner on a wide range of sensitive and high-profile matters. The successful Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department, making this a varied and rewarding position. This Legal Secretary role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at a senior level. The Legal Secretary will provide full PA and administrative support, acting as a central point of coordination between the Partner, clients, and the wider team. Day-to-day, the Legal Secretary will manage a busy inbox and diary, triage correspondence, draft client communications, and ensure deadlines are met across multiple matters. The Legal Secretary will also be responsible for arranging hearings, liaising with Counsel, preparing documentation, and supporting with file management and court bundles. This Legal Secretary position offers real responsibility and visibility within a high-performing team. The Firm This is a leading regional law firm with multiple offices and a strong reputation across a range of practice areas. Known for its collaborative culture and high standards, the firm has invested heavily in modern systems and processes, creating an efficient and largely paperless working environment. The team is supportive, professional, and genuinely focused on developing its people. The Legal Secretary At least 3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within Family or Childcare law Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Fast and accurate audio typing skills Experience managing busy diaries and supporting senior stakeholders Confident use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent communication skills and a professional, proactive approach High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information The Opportunity Salary starting from 23,000 - 24,000 Hybrid working (2 days from home following probation) 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Pension scheme with employer contributions Healthcare options Ongoing training and development A friendly, supportive team environment Regular social events and a strong firm culture This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established firm and work closely with a senior Partner in a rewarding and dynamic role. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Brandon James for more information on this Legal Secretary opportunity.
Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary ,to join their expanding Family Law Team based in Hornchurch although Legal Secretaries with Litigation experience will also be considered for this position. As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing using digital dictation Electronic Diary management , Booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings Liaise with clients, solicitors , barristers, courts and counsel Assisting with Divorce, separation, Cohabitation, injunctions , Pre-nuptial agreements Typing letters, financial statements Preparing trial bundles Preparation of invoices Opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Scanning incoming post Billing Experience required: Ideally 1 years recent Family legal secretarial experience , those that possess Litigation experience will also be considered Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential Possess a high level of empathy Able to prioritise and multitask Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2350 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary ,to join their expanding Family Law Team based in Hornchurch although Legal Secretaries with Litigation experience will also be considered for this position. As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing using digital dictation Electronic Diary management , Booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings Liaise with clients, solicitors , barristers, courts and counsel Assisting with Divorce, separation, Cohabitation, injunctions , Pre-nuptial agreements Typing letters, financial statements Preparing trial bundles Preparation of invoices Opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Scanning incoming post Billing Experience required: Ideally 1 years recent Family legal secretarial experience , those that possess Litigation experience will also be considered Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential Possess a high level of empathy Able to prioritise and multitask Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2350 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
