Private Client Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Private Client Legal Secretary or Paralegal – Exciting Opportunity with Scope for Growth

Location: Coventry – Hybrid option 1 day a week
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum

Are you an experienced legal secretary / paralegal with aspirations to grow your career in the legal field? Do you have a passion for private client work and supporting clients through sensitive matters? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join a dedicated and supportive team.

This role is for someone with prior legal experience, who is looking for a long-term opportunity to develop and potentially qualify in the legal profession.

If you have a law degree, that’s even better!

What You’ll Do

- Provide essential administrative and secretarial support to our team of lawyers.
- Sit in on client meetings and attend home visits alongside our team to deliver outstanding service.
- Manage a range of tasks, from diary management to document preparation, ensuring a seamless client experience.

While you’ll initially focus on supporting our legal professionals, there is significant scope to take on more responsibilities and develop your own caseload in the future.



What We’re Looking For

- Experience: Prior experience within a law firm, ideally in private client work.
- Qualifications: A law degree or similar legal qualifications are highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
- Probate Knowledge: Experience with probate work is an advantage but not a necessity.
- Flexibility: While we offer hybrid working, the role requires regular office attendance due to the nature of the work.

Why Join Us?

- Work in a supportive environment where your career growth is encouraged.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of private client matters, including wills, probate, and trusts.
- Be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent client care.

This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic firm who offer back great benefits.

If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV to myself Jack, at j.wood@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively you can call on 01133 979 929

Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career! Terms apply

At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities.

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