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Experienced Legal Secretary – Private Client (Wills & Probate)
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: Immediate
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Are you a skilled Legal Secretary with solid Wills & Probate experience?
We are helping our client to find a professional powerhouse to join this high-performing Wills & Probate team.
If you’re confident, organised, and thrive in a busy legal environment, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise truly matters.
Please Note: This is not a junior role or suitable for a graduate seeking a training contract.  This is for an experienced Legal Assistant to specialise in the Wills & Probate support function and hit the ground running.
Your Role at a Glance:
As a key support to the Wills & Probate team, you’ll keep the wheels turning smoothly – providing top-tier secretarial and administrative support with accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Drafting legal documents & correspondence (audio-typing + word processing)
- Managing client files from open to close – securely and efficiently
- Delivering outstanding client care – both face-to-face and over the phone
- Handling appointments, diaries, and meeting arrangements
- Supporting fee earners and fellow secretaries
- Mentoring junior and temp secretaries where needed
What You Bring to the Table:
- Proven experience in a Legal Secretary role – especially in Wills, Probate & Estate Management
- Fast, accurate typing and impeccable document formatting
- Ability to do both copy typing and audio typing
- Super-strong organisational skills and razor-sharp attention to detail
- Confidence with legal software and digital case management tools
- A professional, can-do attitude and commitment to client service
What is in this for you?
You’ll be part of a team that values experience, respects professionalism, and understands the importance of your work. A competitive basic salary, shut down between Christmas and New Year, plus normal holiday and pension benefits. If you’re proactive, dependable, and ready to make a real impact – this is the role for you.
