Job Description

Experienced Legal Secretary - Private Client Department

Location:

Stowmarket and Needham Market Offices

Type:

Full-time, Permanent

We are a well-established, long-standing high street firm of solicitors with offices in

Stowmarket

and

Needham Market

. Our firm is proud of its reputation for delivering trusted legal services within the local community, and as our team continues to grow, we are looking for

highly experienced Legal Secretaries

to join our friendly and supportive firm.

About the Role

These positions are within our

Private Client Department

, working alongside our experienced solicitors and legal professionals in matters relating to:

Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) Probate and Estate Administration Trusts

Key Responsibilities

Liaising with clients both in person (including in reception) and over the phone Assisting with client onboarding and compliance procedures Witnessing legal document signings and attending to properties under the firm's care Accompanying legal professionals to off-site appointments when required Typing and preparing documents from digital dictations Providing administrative and organisational support to the legal team Maintaining a high standard of client care at all times

About You

We are seeking candidates who have:

A

strong background working in busy law firms

, ideally within private client or related departments Excellent organisational and communication skills A professional, client-focused approach Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Competence in digital dictation and case management systems

What We Offer

Competitive salary

(commensurate with experience)

Two discretionary bonuses

per year

Annual corporate membership

to the Food Museum

Life assurance

and

pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression

, should that be of interest A welcoming, collaborative team environment within a well-respected local firm
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a firm that values its staff and has deep roots in the local community, we would love to hear from you.

To apply

, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to lauren@gudgeons-prentice.co.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance
Work Location: In person