Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is looking for a Legal Secretary to support Private Client solicitors. This role involves managing client relations, preparing legal documents including Wills and Deeds, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates have previous Private Client experience, excellent attention to detail, fast typing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and a wellbeing program.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

25 days’ holiday

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance & Life Assurance

Medicash Cashplan

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Discretionary bonus schemes

Season ticket loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Previous Private Client experience is essential.
• Excellent client-facing and telephone manner.
• Fast and accurate typing skills — 65+ words per minute.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing your own workload.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
• Experience with case management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Client liaison — in person and by telephone.
• Prepare, sew, and bind Wills and Deeds.
• File opening and compliance support.
• Assist with electronic billing and administration.
• Digital dictation, audio/copy typing, and document production.
• Diary and document management.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical files.
• Support fee-earners with legal and administrative tasks.
• Assist with the creation of electronic bibles.
• Deliver high-quality work under pressure and to deadlines.

Skills

Private Client experience

Telephone manner

Fast typing (65+ WPM)

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Team player skills

Tools

iManage

SOS Connect

Diktamen

Nuance/Kofax

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary – Private Client.

About the Firm

Our client is a leading, long‑standing London law firm recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for providing exceptional client care across Private Client, Family and Dispute Resolution. Based in stunning offices in historic Lincoln’s Inn, the firm prides itself on professionalism, quality of work and a collaborative culture.

Position Overview

You will be joining a friendly and highly skilled team of secretaries, supporting specialist Private Client solicitors across a broad caseload including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration. This is a key role requiring professionalism, initiative and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Client liaison — in person and by telephone
• Preparing, sewing and binding Wills and Deeds
• File opening and compliance support
• Assisting with electronic billing and administration
• Digital dictation, audio/copy typing and document productionli>
• Diary and document management
• Maintaining organised electronic and physical files
• Supporting fee‑earners with legal and administrative tasks
• Assisting with creation of electronic bibles
• Delivering high‑quality work under pressure and to deadlines

Requirements

• Previous Private Client experience is essential
• Excellent telephone manner and client‑facing skills
• Fast and accurate typing skills — 65+ WPM
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading and attention to detail
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information
• Experience with case management systems beneficial (e.g. iManage, SOS Connect, Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax, Teams)
• Reliable, a strong team player and confident supporting multiple fee earners

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days’ holiday
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance (post‑probation)
• Permanent Health Insurance & Life Assurance
• Medicash Cashplan (post‑probation)
• Pension scheme (auto‑enrolment)
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Season ticket loan (after 3 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Gymflex
• Wellbeing Programme and EAP
• Holiday purchase options
• And more

If you are a Legal Secretary seeking a high‑quality role within a leading London firm — apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting referenceBH‑37564.