Senior Private Client Legal Assistant — 1:1 Fee Earner Support

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Workplace pension

Comprehensive handover with current LA

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team. You will provide dedicated 1:1 secretarial support to a senior Private Client fee earner, manage correspondence, diaries, and documentation, and assist with file openings, maintenance and billing.

The role is office-based five days per week with a structured handover and training period. Key requirements include 5+ years' Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant experience, strong admin

Qualifications

• Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant experience is essential.
• 5+ years in a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant or similar legal support role.
• Strong legal administrative and document management skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage own workload.
• Professional, personable client communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build a strong working relationship with the allocated fee earner.
• Proactive, dependable and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 secretarial and administrative support to a Private Client fee earner.
• Manage correspondence, documentation and day-to-day administration for Private Client matters.
• Coordinate diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues and external contacts by phone and email.
• Assist with file opening, maintenance and closing procedures.
• Prepare and process legal documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Support billing and matter-related administration.
• Manage competing priorities and progress tasks promptly.
• Maintain accurate, well-organised client and matter records.
• Work collaboratively with fee earners and the wider team.

Skills

Private Client experience

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Organisation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Diary management

Billing support

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team. You will provide dedicated 1:1 secretarial support to a senior Private Client fee earner, manage correspondence, diaries, and documentation, and assist with file openings, maintenance and billing.

The role is office-based five days per week with a structured handover and training period. Key requirements include 5+ years' Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant experience, strong admin