Private Client Legal Secretary - Wills & Trusts Support

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to support Private Client solicitors. The role involves client liaison, document preparation, and maintaining organised files. Candidates must demonstrate previous experience in Private Client work, have excellent typing and organisational skills, and possess strong attention to detail. A competitive salary package and various benefits including private medical insurance, holiday options, and bonus schemes are offered.

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

Qualifications

• Essential previous experience in Private Client roles.
• Proven ability to manage workload effectively.
• Exceptional grammar and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Client liaison and file compliance support.
• Preparation of Wills and binding documents.
• Managing diaries and electronic files.

Skills

Private Client experience

Excellent telephone manner

Fast and accurate typing skills (65+ WPM)

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Organised and proactive

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

iManage

SOS Connect

Diktamen

Nuance/Kofax

Teams

Job description

A leading London law firm is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to support Private Client solicitors. The role involves client liaison, document preparation, and maintaining organised files. Candidates must demonstrate previous experience in Private Client work, have excellent typing and organisational skills, and possess strong attention to detail. A competitive salary package and various benefits including private medical insurance, holiday options, and bonus schemes are offered.