Legal Secretary - Private Client
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, RG21 5NE |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/678349_1771409427 |
Summary
Highly regarded Legal 500-ranked law firm seeking an experienced and proactive Private Client Legal Secretary to join our established team in Basingstoke.
This is an excellent opportunity to support a respected department known for delivering high-quality legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring an efficient, professional, and client-focused service at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing full secretarial support to Private Client fee earners, including Partners and Solicitors
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing and formatting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Trust documents, and Probate paperwork
- Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating meetings
- Handling incoming calls, taking messages, and liaising with clients in a professional and confidential manner
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client
- Strong typing and document formatting skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- High level of attention to detail
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.