Private Client Legal Secretary

Birchrose Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Senior Partner within its award-winning Private Client team. This full-time role involves managing diaries, liaising with high-profile clients, and performing document production tasks. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role within a private client department and high attention to detail. A competitive salary and benefits are offered for this crucial role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA within a Private Client department.
• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm is essential.
• High level of discretion, organisation, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Senior Partner, including diary management and meeting coordination.
• Liaise with high-profile clients professionally.
• Perform audio/copy typing and document production.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Confidentiality

Diary management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The Firm

Our client, a prestigious London law firm renowned for advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Senior Partner within its award-winning, Tier 1 Private Client team.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Legal Secretary to work closely with a Senior Partner, providing highly professional, confidential, and proactive secretarial support. You will be central to the smooth running of their day-to-day activities and play a vital role in supporting the wider Private Client team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support to a Senior Partner, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• Liaising with high-profile clients with discretion and professionalism
• Audio/copy typing and document production, including digital dictation
• Preparing, sewing, and binding deeds and Wills
• File opening and compliance support in line with firm procedures
• Supporting the Partner with client correspondence, internal communications, and administrative tasks
• Maintaining organised filing systems and general administrative support across the team

This Legal Secretary opportunity is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Requirements

Proven Legal Secretary or Legal PA experience within a Private Client department (essential)

Previous secretarial experience in a law firm (essential)

High level of discretion, organisation, and attention to detail

Vacancy Highlights

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A rare opportunity to provide 1:1 support to a highly regarded Senior Partner in a top-tier Private Client team

To be considered for this Legal Secretary opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK