Private Client Paralegal

G2 Legal Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Brighton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Administrator to support its Corporate team. Responsibilities include managing billing, document preparation, and providing administrative support to a senior Partner. The ideal candidate will have legal secretary experience, particularly in corporate law, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time office-based role offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in corporate or commercial law preferred.
• Strong understanding of business priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to a senior Partner.
• Assist the wider fee-earning team in London.
• Manage monthly billing and financial administration.
• Prepare documents and manage files.

Skills

Previous experience as a legal secretary

Strong commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Fast, accurate typing skills

Experience with legal billing systems

Excellent administrative skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

PA / Legal Secretary / Administrator - Corporate Team (Brighton)

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Administrator to join its busy Corporate team based in a friendly central Brighton office. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast‑paced legal environment.

The Role

You will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to a senior Partner in Brighton, while also assisting the wider fee‑earning team in London. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing monthly billing and financial administration
• General file management and document preparation
• Audio typing and drafting correspondence
• Supporting case management processes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within corporate or commercial law (other legal areas considered)
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing
• Experience with legal billing and case management systems
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Professional, confident approach with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Flexible, adaptable and eager to develop within a dynamic team

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full‑time, office‑based role in central Brighton

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected law firm and play a key role in supporting its Corporate team. If you have the skills and experience outlined above, apply today to take the next step in your legal career.

How to Apply

• Online:Apply with your updated CV via the provided link.
• Contact:For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal.

We look forward to hearing from you.