Private Client Legal Secretary

1 month ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time
We are looking to bring a Private Client Legal Secretary into our clients well-established Croydon office.

This is a (preferably) full-time, permanent position that is office based.


This role is ideal for someone with up-to-date experience within a law firm, who can provide support and assistance to our Private Client offering.

Discretionary Bonuses are paid to those who provide an excellent service to the firm. Duties We require our Legal Secretary to provide Private Client support to our Senior Partner within our Croydon branch.


It is essential that the incoming Legal Secretary has experience with Probate matters, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and dealing with the elderly.


Further duties will include:

  • Diary Management
  • Audio Transcription
  • Liaising with Clients
  • File Management


The Legal Secretary will have at least 3 years of up-to-date Legal Secretarial experience and be a knowledgeable and personable individual who can easily hit the ground running in this role.

Experience in Probate would advantageous, but by no means a necessity. We pride ourselves on consistently giving excellent client care, so a professional manner is a must.

Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Salary and Benefits As well as offering a competitive salary, and we also offer the following:

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Public Holidays + 2 days extra over the Christmas Period
  • Pension Scheme
  • Two Yearly Discretionary Bonuses for all Support Staff
  • Healthcare Benefits Scheme (Optical, Dental, GP and Occupational)
  • Christmas Party and Gifts (All expenses paid)
  • Regularly Arranged Social Events
  • Annual Pay Review

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