Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Service Care Legal; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary specializing in Private Client matters. The role involves supporting the Wills & Probate department, drafting legal documents, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and strong knowledge of legal documentation. This position offers a salary between £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, within a progressive practice with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Private Client legal support role.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts.
• Familiarity with IHT forms and online Probate submissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Draft Wills, LPAs, and Trust documentation.
• Manage diary appointments, correspondence, and file management.

Skills

Legal support experience

Knowledge of Wills and Probate

Typing speed of 60 WPM

Digital audio transcription

Tools

LEAP case management system

Job description

Service Care Legal are working alongside a well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their friendly and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic practice with nearly 70 years of history, working alongside highly regarded legal professionals.

ROLE: Legal Secretary (Private Client)
LOCATION: Romford
SALARY: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The Role

You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the busy Wills & Probate department, assisting with a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

Drafting Wills, LPAs, and Trust documentation
Preparing and submitting IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217, IHT400)
Assisting with probate applications (online and paper-based)
Managing diary appointments, correspondence, and file management
Providing client-facing support in a professional and approachable manner
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Private Client legal support role
Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts
Familiarity with IHT forms and online Probate submissions
Typing speed of 60 WPM and experience with digital audio transcription
Preferably experience using LEAP case management system
Why Join This Firm?

Long-established but progressive and growing practice
Clear opportunities for career progression
Supportive team culture with specialist legal professionals
If this Private Client Legal Secretaryrole sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on(phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250

Job Info

Job Title:

Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Company:

Service Care Legal

Location:

Posted:

Aug 7th 2025

Closes:

Sep 7th 2025

Sector:

Legal

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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