Private Client Legal Assistant

Law Staff Limited · Whitechapel, London

Private Client Legal Assistant at Law Staff Limited, based in Whitechapel, London, paying £32,000 - £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location
Whitechapel, London · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
13 Nov 2026
Sector
Legal Secretary

28% below the typical rate for legal secretary

Reference 00006577-1

About the role

Our client, ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, is looking to recruit a motivated Private Client Legal Assistant with at least 1 years’ experience within Private Client Law to join their highly regarded Wills and Probate team. The Firm offer a range of benefits to include, a salary of up to £35kpa, hybrid working, bonus schemes, career development opportunities and more.
 
As the team continues to grow, they are seeking a Private Client Assistant with a strong interest in this area of law.
 
Key responsibilities for this Private Client Legal Assistant role:
 
  • Assisting with the preparation of legal documents relating to wills and probate matters.
  • Maintaining and updating case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up to date, and all correspondence is properly recorded and saved.
  • Liaising with clients, solicitors, beneficiaries, and other third parties to support the smooth progression of cases.
  • Undertaking general administrative duties, including handling post, scanning documents, binding wills, and maintaining organised records.

 Benefits for this Private Client Legal Assistant role:

  • Salary up to £35,000pa
  • Hybrid working after probation (2 days from home)
  • Generous holiday scheme
  • Birthday day off
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Career development programme
 
You will become part of a highly regarded practice, recently recognized as one of The Times Best Places to Work and Best Law Firms to Work For 2025. Renowned as market leaders in the legal sector, the firm rewards high performance, provides exceptional support, and offers first-class training and development opportunities.

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Reference: 00006577-1 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Listed via Law Staff Limited

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