Legal Secretary - Private Client

Private Client Secretary, Somerset, £24,000+ (DOE)

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Private Client team. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Samantha on  or email  with your CV. Job reference: .

• Provide vital administrative and secretarial support to a team of Private Client solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of the department.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries and client files.
• Liaise with clients and external parties.
• Assist with probate applications and powers of attorney.
• Support billing and case management.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

• At least one year’s experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client or Wills & Probate department.
• Good understanding of private client work including wills, probate, trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Excellent organisational and document production skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident interpersonal abilities and a professional, empathetic approach when dealing with clients.
• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

A respected and progressive law firm, renowned for delivering high-quality client service and professional excellence. The firm is known for its supportive culture and commitment to long-term employee development, with the Private Client team taking pride in its personal approach and dedication to building lasting relationships with clients.

The role offers a competitive salary that reflects your experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Up to 28 days of annual leave.
• A discretionary bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• A range of additional staff perks and wellbeing initiatives.

You will also enjoy working within a positive and inclusive environment that values work-life balance and encourages ongoing career development.

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on  or email  with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.