Legal Secretary

By Alyson Emmerson | April 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary – Private Client / Probate – Harrow, North London – £30k-£34k (DoE)

We are on the hunt of a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary, ideally with experience of Private Client / Probate matters and good typing skills, to join a growing firm in Harrow as a Legal Secretary.

Joining a small but growing team, the Legal Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support primarily to the Private Client team, with the flexibility to assist the Conveyancing and Litigation teams when required.
This role would be suited to someone with recent experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary, who has strong typing and organisational abilities and is keen to develop their skills in a professional legal environment.

Key responsibilities as the Legal Secretary will include:

  • Providing administrative and secretarial support to Solicitors in Private Client team
  • Supporting Conveyancing and Litigation team with needed
  • Extensive typing of documentation (digital dictation) 
  • Managing files and maintaining filing systems
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients 
  • Assisting with onboarding new clients
  • General office administration

And more.

What we’re looking for: 

  • Relevant experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator
  • Knowledge of Private Client law is highly advantageous but not essential 
  • Accurate typing skills 
  • Experience using digital dictation is desirable 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading and accuracy
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise competing demands
  • A professional, client‑focused approach
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Eagerness to learn and develop
  • Happy to work in an office role, Monday to Friday

Our clients are offering a competitive salary of £30k-£34k for this role, together with 20 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays and office shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.


Interested in this Legal Secretary role in Harrow? 

If this Legal Secretary role is of interest and you have relevant experience  of Private Client / Probate Law, then we want to hear from you. Please ensure your CV showcases your full knowledge, skill and experience and submit it ASAP, quoting ‘AE – Junior Solicitor – Private Client – Harrow’ 

 

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Alyson Emmerson

Alyson is a highly effective recruitment consultant recognised for combining traditional, relationship-led recruitment with modern headhunting and search methodologies. This blended approach ensures a thorough, targeted process that leaves no stone unturned in identifying and securing high-quality talent for an international client base. Alyson works closely with established organisations, fast-growing startups, international scaleups, technology companies and digital marketing agencies, supporting organisations at critical stages of growth. Her honest, no-nonsense approach is frequently cited by clients as a refreshing alternative to transactional recruitment, enabling clear decision-making and efficient outcomes. Known for her consultative mindset, Alyson partners with clients to add genuine value through a candid, professional and responsive recruitment service. Her ability to quickly understand commercial objectives, role requirements and organisational culture has allowed her to build strong, trusted relationships and rapidly establish credibility with new clients. As a member of IPTER (International Partner Team of Executive Recruiters), Alyson has access to a global network of specialist recruitment partners, enabling her to deliver international search solutions and secure talent across multiple markets with confidence and discretion.