Legal Secretary in London

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

• Expert - We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
• Professional - We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
• Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.

We’re seeking an experienced Legal Secretary who values stability, balance, and a steady pace of work. This position is ideal for someone who has built their career in the legal field and is now looking for a comfortable, long-term role in a calm, respectful office environment. The workload is consistent but manageable, allowing you to focus on quality, accuracy, and professionalism without the rush of a high-pressure firm.

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Secretary will provide administrative and clerical support in a calm, organized office setting. Responsibilities include preparing and proofreading legal documents, maintaining client files, scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and handling general office duties. This position is ideal for an experienced legal professional who values steady work, accuracy, and a respectful, low-stress environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You will have strong legal secretarial experience – Essential
• You must have the ability to audio and copy type – Essential
• You may have a good knowledge of legal processes/terminology - Desirable
• Experience of using case management systems – Desirable
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing - Essential

Benefits

• Profit Share Scheme - We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non-contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
• Volunteer Sabbatical - We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
• Wellbeing - Worklife Central - This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.
• Private Healthcare - You'll have access to private medical insurance.
• Medicash - You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
• Pension - All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
• Generous & Flexible Annual leave - We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up to 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
• Birthday off - If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave - We include family friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Death in Service Insurance - All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
• Legal Fees - After one year’s service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
• Recruitment Incentive - We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.
• Season Ticket Loan - After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest-free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.