Experienced Legal Secretary/Admin

Institutelegalsecretaries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Institutelegalsecretaries in Greater London is seeking an experienced Personal Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join our growing Private Client department on a long-term basis.

You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support for wills, probate and power of attorney matters, manage onboarding, AML compliance, diary scheduling, correspondence and bills, and liaise with clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Personal Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally in Private Client.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support across Private Client matters (Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate).
• Client onboarding, file management and AML compliance.
• Diary management and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary £35,000 dependable on experience,

Personal Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary – Private Client

We are looking for an experienced Personal Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join our growing Private Client department.

This is an opportunity for someone who sees Personal Legal Administration or Legal Secretarial work as their long-term career. We are looking for a committed, professional individual who wants to become an integral part of the team, providing consistent support as the department continues to grow. This role is not suited to someone looking for a short-term stepping stone into another position.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across a range of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate.
• Client onboarding, file management and compliance (including AML).
• Diary management and appointment scheduling.
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and bills.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and third parties.
• Maintaining accurate records using our case management system.

About You

You will have:

• Previous experience as a Personal Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within a Private Client department.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems (LEAP experience is desirable).
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach to your work.
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career in Personal Legal Administration or as a Legal Secretary, becoming a valued and trusted member of the team.

If you are looking for a role where you can establish yourself, grow with the department and make a lasting contribution, we would be delighted to hear from you.