Private Client Legal Secretary

Private Client Legal Secretary

Chippenham

Salary up to £28k DOE

Yolk Recruitment is supporting this recruitment campaign for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established and award-winning law firm in Wiltshire. If you're an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Private Client work and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment, then this could be the ideal next step in your career.

This full-time, permanent opportunity is based across the Chippenham and Royal Wootton Bassett offices, offering a chance to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team where hard work is rewarded, and personal development is actively encouraged.

This is what you will be doing:

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, your duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team, including diary management, billing prep, and call screening.
• Typing correspondence, opening files, managing incoming and outgoing post, and ensuring all documentation is accurately filed.
• Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner, particularly during sensitive legal processes such as Wills, Probate, or LPAs.
• Preparing straightforward legal documents and assisting with basic legal tasks under supervision.
• Supporting colleagues and other departments with reception and postal duties as required.

The experience you will bring to the team:

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:-

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with proven ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.
• Confident IT user with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems.
• A team-player attitude with the flexibility to support wider office functions as needed.

This is what you will get in return:

The successful candidate will receive the following:-

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience.
• A supportive working culture with strong team values and a commitment to your personal development.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• The chance to be part of a friendly, award-winning team known for their excellent client care and vibrant social culture.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression in a growing and reputable legal practice.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Legal Secretary looking to join a firm that values excellence, teamwork, and work-life balance, we want to hear from you. Apply today by contacting Oliver Coodye and take the next step in your legal support career.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.