Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary with experience in Private Client law to join a prestigious, Legal 500-ranked law firm in Darlington, County Durham. This is a full-time, permanent job offering excellent benefits including generous annual leave allowance, additional time off over Christmas, life assurance, a matched pension scheme, and access to reduced-cost parking. This Legal Secretary job offers a brilliant opportunity to join an award-winning team with an outstanding local reputation.
Role Responsibilities
This Legal Secretary job will involve providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a Private Client Partner who specialises in complex and high-value estate planning and administration. Working in a professional and collaborative team, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail
- Providing full secretarial and administrative assistance to the Partner
- Managing incoming telephone calls, messages and client communications
- Coordinating diaries, booking appointments and organising meetings
- Meeting clients in person, checking identification and opening new files
- Supporting with file closure, archiving and document management
- Delivering excellent client care in line with the firm's values
Person Specification
This job would suit an experienced Legal Secretary or PA with prior exposure to Private Client work, although Secretaries from other areas of law are encouraged to apply. The incoming Legal Secretary will:
- Have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally in Wills, Trusts or Probate work
- Demonstrate exceptional organisational and communication skills
- Be a proactive and reliable team player with a high level of professionalism
- Show empathy and discretion when supporting clients in sensitive matters
- Be proficient in MS Office and confident using legal practice management systems
- Be capable of working under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Legal Secretary will benefit from a supportive working environment and a generous benefits package including:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) up to £28,000 for highly experienced candidates
- Above statutory holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Additional leave over Christmas for firm-wide shutdown
- 5% matched pension scheme
- Life assurance at four times annual salary
- Reduced-cost parking located nearby
- Opportunities for ongoing development and progression
About the Company
This Legal Secretary job is with a long-established, high-performing law firm based in Darlington, County Durham. Known for their exceptional Private Client expertise, this firm maintains strong ties within the community and has built its reputation over decades by consistently delivering first-class legal services. Their culture is friendly, supportive and professional, and they offer a stable and fulfilling working environment. The firm prides itself on its personal approach, its technical excellence and its commitment to client care.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.
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