Private Client Legal Secretary

Wilsons Solicitors LLP; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Salisbury is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary for its Private Client department. This full-time position involves preparing and managing legal documents, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence. Ideal candidates have previous administrative experience and are proficient in Microsoft Office. You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and excellence in legal service. This is an opportunity to grow in a respected firm recognized in The Times Best Law Firms 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Complete audio typing and word processing of legal documents.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong organisational skills

Excellent audio typing skills

Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures

Job description

Are you looking to build upon or gain valuable experience in a legal setting in 2026?

If so, Wilsons is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our friendly and hardworking Private Client department on a full time, permanent basis.

A typical day working as a Private Client Legal Secretary will involve:

• Preparing and managing legal documents and correspondence
• Organising and maintaining legal files and databases
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, and court dates
• Completing audio typing and word processing of legal documents
• Assisting with document preparation
• Handling incoming calls and emails, directing inquiries appropriately

The team you'll be joining

Our established Private Client department consists of four teams: Court of Protection, Probate, Trust Management and Tax and Trust Advisory.

We advise on the full range of issues that affect individuals from a lack of mental capacity, through to death, tax and trusts. The work is challenging and the teams are very hard working and keen to deliver the best possible service to our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that is listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2026.

In return, we are looking for someone who is proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

You will have strong organisational and time management skills, along with previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role. Excellent audio typing skills are important, and knowledge of legal terminology and procedures would be a distinct advantage.

The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team is also key to success in this role.

The Firm you'll be part of

Ranked among the top private client and charity law firms in the country, Wilsons is proud to be included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, making it our fourth consecutive year.

With nearly 300 years of history and lawyers who are recognised leaders in their fields, Wilsons offers a unique blend of skills and experience to our clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to gaining a deep understanding of their clients' interests, fostering seamless collaboration across the firm's diverse practice areas.

Wilsons has grown organically over the years and is proud to be a people-focused firm with 29 partners and circa 170 employees.

If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Carrie Clive (Recruitment Advisor) for a confidential conversation today.

When you join Wilsons you’ll find a stimulating, rewarding culture where we aspire to excellence in everything we do, we’ll challenge you to develop and be your best from the word ‘go’.

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Wilsons named in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for fourth consecutive year