Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary – Wills, Trusts & Probate

LOCATION: Farnham, Surrey

WORKTYPE: Full-Time, Office-Based, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 (Depending on Experience)

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team in Farnham. This is a traditional office-based role providing secretarial support to fee earners working in Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client department.


• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence using digital dictation.


• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and coordinating meetings.


• Preparing and formatting legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, and probate forms.


• Handling telephone and email enquiries with professionalism and discretion.


• Filing, scanning, photocopying, and general office duties.


• Liaising with clients and third parties in a sensitive and confidential manner.

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial role (preferred within Private Client Matters).


• Strong dictation typing skills and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.


• Understanding of private client work and terminology.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• Professional, empathetic, and client-focused approach.

• Competitive salary.


• Supportive team environment.


• Opportunities for training and development.

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will be valued, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role or reach out to MARK WATTS at REED, your local LEGAL recruitment specialist.

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