Job Description

Legal Secretary - Private Client Department (Full-Time | Spalding)
Supportive team | Interesting work | Career development | Hybrid working available
Are you a super-organised Legal Secretary with a keen eye for detail and a calm, professional manner? Looking to join a well-established firm where you'll be a key part of a friendly and supportive team?
This is an exciting opportunity to support a busy Private Client department in Spalding, working on a wide range of matters including Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration. You'll be helping to make a real difference to clients during important moments in their lives and you'll be valued for the vital role you play.
Why this role? You'll be joining a top 150 law firm who are well-respected with a great reputation, where people tend to stick around. The team is approachable, down-to-earth and supportive, and you'll have the chance to build a meaningful career while maintaining a genuine work-life balance.
What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A collaborative working culture that values its people
• Hybrid working options (after settling into the role)
• A varied role where no two days are the same

What you'll be doing:

• Providing accurate and efficient typing, secretarial and admin support to fee earners
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence - including Wills, Codicils, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts
• Managing digital dictation and case management systems, keeping electronic files organised and up to date
• Assisting with file opening, client care letters, compliance checks, archiving, and billing
• Booking appointments, managing diaries, and handling incoming and outgoing mail
• Liaising with clients both over the phone and in person - always with a friendly and professional approach
• Retrieving and storing important original documents and maintaining strong room procedures
• Supporting estate administration, including Land Registry forms and document preparation

What they're looking for:

• Experience working as a Legal Secretary (ideally in private client, though other areas are welcome too)
• A strong grasp of legal admin and digital systems (Microsoft Office, dictation tools, case management etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail - especially when typing and preparing legal documents
• Someone calm under pressure, who works well both independently and as part of a team
• A friendly, professional attitude and the ability to speak to clients with empathy and discretion
• Willingness to get involved, learn new skills, and support the wider team as needed

Skills Required