Legal Secretary - Private Client
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4EJ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/681513_1777984488 |
Summary
Legal Secretary - Private Wealth & Succession
Salary: Circa £30,000 (DOE) + Bonus
Location: Bradford (hybrid working)
Hours: Mon-Fri, flexible working hours available
Full-time, Permanent Position
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their Private Wealth & Succession Department. This role provides comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers within the team, ensuring a high standard of service is delivered to clients across matters such as Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail‑focused, and confident working within a busy private client environment, supporting fee earners while maintaining strong client relationships and upholding professional standards.
The Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary:
- Provide audio and copy typing support across a range of Private Client matters including Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Powers of Attorney
- Prepare general correspondence using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software
- Maintain accurate and efficient document management using the firm's electronic document management system
- Assist with the preparation of IHT forms, LPA documentation, Wills, and online Probate applications
- Produce billing documentation, financial reports, and support effective credit control
- Provide full diary management for lawyers, assisting with overall file organisation
- Handle basic client enquiries appropriately in the absence of lawyers (without providing legal advice)
- Manage incoming correspondence and ensure urgent matters are escalated appropriately during lawyer absence
- Help maintain effective, professional client relationships
- Provide typing and administrative support to other teams and departments when required
- Carry out routine administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, post handling, and filing
The Key Requirements of the Legal Secretary:
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client or similar practice area
- Excellent IT skills, including digital dictation and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Fast and accurate typing skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and manage priorities
- Confident working independently and using initiative
- Excellent communication skills with empathy and sensitivity when dealing with clients
- Ability to work accurately, methodically, and in line with established procedures
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
- Professional, confidential, and discreet approach
Personal Attributes:
- Approachable and friendly with strong relationship‑building skills
- Collaborative team player
- Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to change
- Ambitious mindset with a commitment to producing high‑quality work
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.