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Legal Secretary
£25,000 £30,000 (profit related bonus included)
Romford, Essex

We’re searching for an experienced and sharp-minded Legal Secretary to join a respected high street law firm in Romford. This role would suit someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working closely with a team of legal professionals, and knows the ins and outs of supporting a busy private client department. If you’re confident in your legal admin skills, value a calm and respectful working environment, and want to be part of a firm that genuinely looks after its staff, read on.

You’ll be supporting the private client team with a range of secretarial and administrative duties, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From preparing legal documents and correspondence to managing diaries and liaising with clients, your attention to detail and calm, professional approach will be key. This is a role where being organised and proactive genuinely mattersyour contribution will have a direct impact on how efficiently the team operates.

Our client is a long-established legal firm with a solid reputation in Romford and the surrounding area. Known for their approachable nature and high standards of service, they’ve built lasting relationships with generations of clients. They foster a supportive and respectful working culture, with many team members staying long-terma sign of how they value their people. Though we’re keeping the firm’s name confidential for now, you’ll be joining a practice with a strong sense of integrity and community.

Monday to Friday

9:00am 5:00pm

Providing secretarial support to solicitors, including audio typing and digital dictation

Drafting and formatting legal documents, letters, and emails

Managing diaries, appointments, and meeting arrangements

Opening, updating, and archiving client files

Liaising with clients by phone, email, and in person

Handling confidential information with sensitivity and discretion

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within private client work (wills, probate, powers of attorney)

Strong typing and IT skills (Microsoft Office, case management systems)

Proactive and able to manage time effectively

Discreet, reliable, and calm under pressure

A warm, professional manner when dealing with clients and colleagues