Job description
Legal Secretary/PA in Art & Luxury - 1:1 role
Top 100 firm where culture comes first
Salary: up to £60,000
Location: City of London
Hybrid: 1 day from home
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, subsidised food, health & wellness initiatives, regular social events and annual ski trip!
An excellent UK law firm is seeking a polished and highly organised Legal Secretary/PA to join its unique and market leading Art & Luxury team.
Providing dedicated 1:1 support to the Head of Department, this is a return to the 'traditional' Personal Assistant role in every sense where you'll become the trusted right-hand to a leading Partner, working with incredibly interesting client base spanning international collectors, galleries and museums, alongside exposure to assets such as fine art, jewellery, classic cars and wine!
The Role
• Acting as a true 1:1 gatekeeper and right-hand, proactively managing an exceptionally busy diary, inbox and day-to-day priorities
• Providing a seamless blend of high-level PA and legal secretarial support, including document preparation, dictation and correspondence
• Coordinating complex international travel, meetings and client engagements, ensuring meticulous attention to detail
• Overseeing billing, matter management, time recording and reporting, working closely with finance and ensuring accuracy
• Supporting business development activity, including organising client events and maintaining CRM systems and marketing materials
What They're Looking For
• A highly experienced Legal Secretary (circa 5+ years), ideally with prior 1:1 Partner support experience
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical proficiency across MS Office and legal systems
• Impeccable communication skills and client-facing confidence, with a service-led mindset
• Absolute discretion, professionalism and attention to detail when handling confidential, high-profile matters
Why This Firm?
• A Top 100 London law firm with a reputation for excellence across private client and specialist sectors
• A market-leading Art & Luxury practice, advising on some of the most fascinating and high-value work in the sector
• A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture, widely recognised as one of the best in the City
• Strong commitment to work-life balance, hybrid working and personal development
• Excellent salary and benefits package, alongside a social and inclusive firm environment
If you're looking for a standout 1:1 role with real variety, exposure and impact this is an rare opportunity not to be missed.