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Legal Secretary

Career Legal
London · posted 19 August 2026
Location
London, City of London
Category
Legal

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.



Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

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 genuine focus on client service
  • 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. xwzovoh


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!

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