Private Client Legal Secretary

Clayton legal; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in London seeks a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This role involves supporting experienced fee earners by managing documentation, diaries, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Private Client work and be highly organised, adaptable, and tech-confident. The firm offers a flexible working environment and competitive salary, along with additional benefits like holiday allowances and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus 3 extra days over Christmas

Nest pension scheme

Flexibility around personal appointments and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary in a Private Client team is essential.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Confident in typing and document production skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Client department with preparing correspondence and documents.
• Manage diaries, take client calls, and ensure tasks stay on track.
• Learn and use new case management software.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Proactive approach

Tech-savvy

Job description

Were working with a well-regarded law firm who are looking to add a skilled and highly organised Legal Secretary to their Private Client team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting experienced fee earners and wants to be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team.

Youll play a key role in keeping the Private Client department running smoothly supporting with everything from preparing correspondence and documents to managing diaries, taking client calls, and ensuring things stay on track.

This firm is seeking someone whos not only experienced in Private Client work (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration, etc.), but whos adaptable, tech-confident, and has a strong, reliable skillset.

If youre someone who prides yourself on getting the job done without fuss and enjoys being part of a close-knit, supportive team this could be the role for you.

What theyre looking for:

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary in a Private Client team is essential
- Ideally full time office based, however there will be a level of flexibility for the right candidate
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent time management
- Confident typing and document production skills
- Comfortable learning new systems training will be provided on their case management software
- A calm, can-do attitude with a proactive and adaptable approach

Benefits include an excellent salary DOE, 20 days holiday plus 3 extra days over Christmas and bank holidays, Nest pension scheme, an a great environment that offers flexibility and understanding around personal appointments, childcare, and general work-life balance needs

This is a role for someone who truly enjoys being a Legal Secretary and offering support, so if
this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you.