Legal Secretary - Private Client

Southend, Essex
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My client is recruiting for a Private Client Legal Secretary with 1+ years experience to join their highly regarded and well established office in Epping, Essex.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a Private Client department, supporting fee-earners with matters such as Wills, LPAs, Probate, and Estate Administration. You should be confident, organised, and keen to contribute to the smooth running of a busy and friendly team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a Private Client department
• A strong desire to learn and develop
• An enthusiastic and ambitious approach
• A hardworking, proactive attitude
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable and accommodating
• A smart and professional appearance
• Strong attention to detail
• Good IT competency
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability

Typical duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting solicitors in the Private Client department
• Preparing and formatting documents, including Wills, LPAs, and Probate papers
• Creating and maintaining client bundles/files
• Typing correspondence
• Diary management and scheduling appointments
• Audio typing and word processing via digital dictation
• General administrative support
• Filing, scanning, and photocopying
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, and third parties
• Assisting other members of the team as required
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Providing occasional reception cover during holiday periods

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Job Info
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Job Title:
Legal Secretary - Private Client
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
£25000 - £35000 Per annum
Posted:
Jan 13th 2026
Closes:
Feb 13th 2026
Sector:
Legal
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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