Legal Secretary – Private Client

Eastbourne Legal October 20, 2026
Eastbourne
Permanent / Full Time
Legal
October 20, 2026

Legal Secretary – Private Client 

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Job Type: Full-time, office-based

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a stable, long-term role with a well-established law firm?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a friendly and professional Private Client team in Eastbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys traditional secretarial duties, takes pride in providing excellent support and is looking to become a valued member of a supportive team.

About the role

As a Legal Secretary, the successful candidate will provide essential administrative and secretarial support within a busy Private Client department.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing letters and legal correspondence through audio typing.
  • Answering telephone calls and communicating professionally with clients.
  • Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support.
  • Ensuring correspondence and documentation are prepared accurately and efficiently.
  • Helping the department run smoothly through excellent organisation and attention to detail.

What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary.
  • Good knowledge and experience of Private Client work.
  • Strong audio typing skills.
  • Excellent communication and client care skills.
  • A professional, organised and reliable approach.
  • A genuine interest in securing a stable, long-term position.

This role would particularly suit an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys a traditional secretarial position and wants to become an integral part of a close-knit team.

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • Working hours of 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
  • 20 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day per year.
  • Fully paid Christmas closure
  • Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
  • Financial support towards relevant studies and professional memberships.
  • Lunch and learn sessions and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Regular team socials and company events.
  • Convenient Eastbourne location, close to the train station.

About the company
This well-established law firm offers a professional yet welcoming working environment, with a strong focus on teamwork and employee wellbeing.
The firm combines the stability of a larger organisation with the friendly atmosphere of a close-knit department.

Interested? Don’t miss out!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary seeking stability, a welcoming team and a rewarding long-term position.

 
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INDEF

  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Eastbourne
  • 30000 PerAnnum USD / Year
  • Salary: 30000 PerAnnum
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