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Posted 15 August, 2026

Legal Secretary

Career Legal
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team of a highly regarded city law firm. The team advises high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, entrepreneurs, trustees and landed estates on a range of really interesting and unique private client matters.

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You will work closely with the wider secretarial team, providing high-quality support to Partners and Fee Earners in a busy team, joining a firm renowned for it's excellent culture.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Preparing and managing legal documents, including Wills, LPAs and Trust documents.
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  • Managing diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
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  • Liaising with clients and other stakeholders.
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  • Opening and maintaining electronic files.
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  • Supporting new matter openings and AML processes.
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  • Assisting with billing, invoices and expenses.
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  • Supporting Business Development activities and maintaining client information.
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  • Handling confidential information with discretion.
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  • Providing general administrative and ad-hoc support to the team.
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About You

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  • Legal Secretarial experience within Private Client.
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  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
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  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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  • Fast and accurate typing with excellent attention to detail.
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  • Confident using Microsoft Office and legal systems.
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  • Strong client service skills.
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  • A collaborative and proactive approach.
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  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage confidential information.
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