Legal Secretary – Private Client Team

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to a busy Private Client team. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment and work closely with senior professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to the Private Client team, including diary and appointment management.
• Prepare, format and proof‑read legal and professional documents with high accuracy.
• Handle client enquiries via telephone, email and in person, maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Maintain electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Support document management, case progression and general administration activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service and smooth departmental operations.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant in a professional services setting.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and able to work independently.
• Professional, personable and committed to outstanding client service.

Required skills

• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Annual salary review
• Annual bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in Service benefit of 4 × salary
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Paid professional memberships
• Long‑service rewards