Private Client Legal Secretary/Administrator

The Opportunity A highly regarded and long-established London law firm is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join its busy, friendly and highly respected Private Client team based in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a collaborative and supportive environment where staff are genuinely valued and encouraged to develop their careers. The firm has built an outstanding reputation within the Private Client market and offers a positive working culture with excellent staff retention.

The Role Working closely with Partners, Solicitors and fee earners, the Private Client Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across a broad range of Private Client matters.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team
Managing correspondence, legal documents and client communications
Opening, maintaining and closing client files
Assisting with file archiving and document management
Updating client records and internal databases
Supporting fee earners with diary management and appointment scheduling
Assisting with billing, financial administration and matter management
Acting as an initial point of contact for new client enquiries
Arranging client meetings and liaising with clients in a professional and confidential manner
Coordinating internal team meetings and business development activities
Assisting with marketing events and client engagement initiatives
Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in accordance with firm proceduresAbout You The successful candidate will be an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary or Private Client Administrator with a genuine interest in this area of law.

You will possess:

Previous experience working as a Private Client Legal Secretary
Strong knowledge of Private Client matters, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong keyboard and document production skills
Experience dealing directly with clients and external stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail
A professional, flexible and proactive approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy team environment
A clear understanding of confidentiality and client careWhat's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a highly respected and established London law firm
Supportive, collaborative and welcoming culture
Established and successful Private Client department
Long-term career stability and progression opportunities
Ongoing training and development
Diverse and inclusive working environment
A firm that genuinely invests in its people and promotes internal growthPlease note that this position is a dedicated Private Client Legal Secretary and administration role and is therefore not suitable for recent law graduates, paralegals or candidates seeking a route to qualification as a solicitor.

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