Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary – Private Client: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded, top-tier Private Client department in Central London. This is a key role supporting a busy and well-established team, offering a competitive salary (DOE), excellent benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, 25 days’ holiday, Pension, Wellbeing Programme — and much more — all within a prestigious and supportive working environment.

About the Firm

Our client is a leading, long-standing London law firm recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for providing exceptional client care across Private Client, Family and Dispute Resolution. Based in stunning offices in historic Lincoln’s Inn, the firm prides itself on professionalism, quality of work and a collaborative culture.

Legal Secretary – Private Client — Position Overview

You will be joining a friendly and highly skilled team of secretaries, supporting specialist Private Client solicitors across a broad caseload including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration. This is a key role requiring professionalism, initiative and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary – Private Client

• Client liaison — in person and by telephone • Preparing, sewing and binding Wills and Deeds • File opening and compliance support • Assisting with electronic billing and administration • Digital dictation, audio/copy typing and document production • Diary and document management • Maintaining organised electronic and physical files • Supporting fee-earners with legal and administrative tasks • Assisting with creation of electronic bibles • Delivering high-quality work under pressure and to deadlines

Requirements of the Legal Secretary – Private Client

• Previous Private Client experience is essential • Excellent telephone manner and client-facing skills • Fast and accurate typing skills — 65+ WPM • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel • Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload • Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading and attention to detail • Ability to work discreetly with confidential information • Experience with case management systems beneficial (e.g. iManage, SOS Connect, Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax, Teams) • Reliable, a strong team player and confident supporting multiple fee earners

The Benefits for the Legal Secretary – Private Client role

• 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 • And more

If you are a Legal Secretary seeking a high-quality role within a leading London firm — apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37564

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