White Horse Employment are thrilled to be working exclusively with a National L500 Law firm, which is expanding its Private Client Agriculture & Landed Estates Team with Multiple Opportunities available
Opportunity 1: Legal Secretary
Salary: From £27,675
We are also seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners in the Private Client Agriculture & Landed Estates Team. This role is based in Devizes and is vital to ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Typing and processing legal documents, correspondence, and court forms (including track changes)
- Handling probate, wills, trusts, conveyancing, and Court of Protection documentation
- Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings
- File management, storage, and retrieval
- Emailing, photocopying, faxing, and document binding
- Providing support to other secretaries and fee earners
- Maintaining confidentiality and security of all documentation
- Occasional reception duties as required
Experience & Skills Required:
- Extensive secretarial experience; legal experience highly desirable
- Excellent audio typing and MS Office skills
- Strong communication and numeracy skills
- Self-organised, motivated, and proactive
Qualifications:
- Secretarial/typing qualifications (minimum RSA2 or equivalent)
- Core GCSEs or equivalent
Opportunity 2: Private Client Paralegal / Legal Executive / Solicitor
Salary: From £31,000 (Paralegal) | £50,000+ (Qualified Solicitor, 3+ years PQE)
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Private Client professional to work alongside experienced partners. You will assist a Partner with an established caseload while managing your own workload independently. Agricultural client experience is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing your own caseload of private client work
- Supporting Partners and collaborating with the wider team
- Attending client meetings and visits as required
- Preparing and reviewing legal documentation
Experience & Skills Required:
- 3+ years post-qualification experience in private client work
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong ICT skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to high-quality work and client service
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person