# Legal Secretary - Private Client

> Newstaff Employment Services · Berkhamsted, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-27

**Salary:** GBP 25,000–27,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Commercial

## Description

Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for a Legal Secretary on behalf of our client, to join their busy Private Client practice area. Candidates with general secretarial experience in other industry sectors will also be considered.

### Key Responsibilities:

-   Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.

-   Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds.

-   Managing correspondence, telephone calls, and diary appointments.

-   Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and confidential manner.

-   Assisting with file management, billing, and compliance processes.

## Requirements

-   Previous secretarial experience, preferably within Legal Service and ideally within Private Client is desirable.

-   Strong typing (minimum 50wpm) and document production skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

-   Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

-   Excellent communication and organisational skills.

-   A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.

-   Personal pride in the quality of work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframes

Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm with one hour for lunch

## Benefits

Salary £25,000 pa to £27,000 pa + Company pension, life Insurance, employee discount, cycle to work scheme and more.

Interested? Please email CV asap to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk

## Apply

[Apply at Newstaff Employment Services](https://apply.workable.com/newstaff/j/98447B2248/apply)

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