Legal Secretary
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Job Description
Posted on:
27 October 2026
Opportunity
We now have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team, ranked Tier 2 in legal 500. Our Private Client Team operates from both our Luton and Berkhamsted offices, with this full-time opportunity based in our Berkhamsted office, five days per week. Your responsibilities will include a range of administrative matters including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration, as well as liaising directly with clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a supportive, professional environment where attention to detail and client service are paramount.
About Us
Machins Solicitors LLP is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and expert legal advice. Our Private Client team provides tailored services in wills, probate, trusts, tax, and estate planning to a wide range of clients. To learn more about Machins Solicitors LLP, please visit our website at https://www.machins.co.uk/our-firm/work-for-us/
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors in the Private Client department.
- Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds.
- Managing correspondence, telephone calls, and diary appointments.·
- Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and confidential manner.
- Assisting with file management, billing, and compliance processes.
About You:
- Previous secretarial experience, preferably within Legal Service and ideally within Private Client is desirable.
- Strong typing (minimum 50wpm) and document production skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A friendly, professional manner and a genuine commitment to client care.
- Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard and delivered within the required timeframes
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Standard office hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
How to apply and interview process
If you’re a proactive and dedicated legal secretary looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. We are interested in you and what you can bring to Machins to enrich our expanding team. To apply please send your send your current C.V. together with a covering letter to hr.department@machins.co.uk
Applications will be considered as they are received.
We may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Will this role count as your QWE, and who will confirm it?
Check it against the SRA’s questions in two minutes. If there is no COLP or solicitor where you work, the SRA lets a solicitor outside confirm it: an FQPS solicitor can, from £149.