Legal Secretary

Career Legal · Greater London, England

Legal Secretary at Career Legal, based in Greater London, England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Greater London, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
3 Sep 2026
Sector
Legal Secretary

Reference AFPAPC

About the role

Legal Secretary – Private Client

We are working with a highly regarded Top 100 City law firm, who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join their well-established Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary with strong Private Client experience to join one of the firm's largest and longest-standing practice areas, supporting two busy Partners alongside a small allocation of fee earners.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and managing legal documents including Wills, Letters of Wishes, LPAs and Trust documents
  • Diary management, arranging meetings, appointments and video calls
  • Managing UK and international travel arrangements
  • Liaising confidently with HNW and UHNW clients, families, trustees and other stakeholders
  • Opening and maintaining files using iManage
  • Assisting with AML checks and new matter openings
  • Supporting business development activity and maintaining client information on the CRM
  • Assisting with the billing process and liaising with Accounts and Finance
  • Managing correspondence, presentations and general administrative requirements
  • Providing wider ad-hoc support to the Private Client team as required
About You

The firm is ideally looking for someone with:

  • At least 5 years' Legal Secretary/PA experience within a law firm
  • Strong Private Client experience
  • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • A genuine focus on client service
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Good IT skills and ideally experience with systems such as iManage, 3E, InterAction and BigHand

Based in the heart of the City, the firm has continued to grow year-on-year and is recognised for its collaborative, supportive and people-focused culture.

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

  • 25 days' holiday, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Competitive pension and income protection schemes
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Subsidised gym membership and Pilates classes
  • Additional paid leave for key life moments
  • Renowned annual firm trips away

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary looking to join a well-established City practice with a strong reputation, genuinely collaborative culture and excellent benefits package.

If this Legal PA role sounds of interest, please apply now!

Reference: AFPAPC · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Career Legal

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