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Private Client Legal Secretary - Farnham, Surrey

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qed legal
Location
Farnham
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
1 October 2026
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Job description

Private Client Legal Secretary - Farnham, Surrey Full Time Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity with a busy and growing law firm in Farnham, Surrey?

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join its successful Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who enjoys providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support while delivering an excellent service to clients.

The Role

Working as part of a busy Private Client department, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners across a varied caseload.

Your responsibilities will include:

Audio and copy typing, including correspondence and legal documents
Diary and appointment management
Preparing, formatting and amending documents
Managing correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries
Liaising professionally with clients and other third parties
Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files
Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day administration of Private Client matters
Using the firm's case management and IT systems
Helping to ensure clients receive a professional and responsive service

About You

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Private Client, Wills, Probate, Trusts or Estate Administration would be particularly advantageous. However, applications are also welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries or Legal Administrators who have worked within other areas of law and are interested in moving into Private Client.

You should have:

Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience
Strong audio and copy typing skills
Excellent organisation and diary management skills
Confident IT and document production skills
Strong communication and client care skills
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities within a busy legal environment
A positive, collaborative and team-focused approach

Previous experience using Tikit, PW4 or Partner for Windows would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and growing Private Client team within an established law firm offering a competitive salary and benefits package, together with opportunities for ongoing career development and progression.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary or Legal Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Farnham, I would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply or get in touch confidentially to find out more.

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