Private Client Secretary

My client, a highly respected law firm with almost 300 years of history, is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their expanding team in Sevenoaks.

With a large and well-established Private Client Department, this is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that combines tradition, stability, and a forward-thinking approach.

Due to continued growth, my client is recruiting for several roles within the department, which undertakes a broad range of work including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and OPG-related matters.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Private Client team.

Responsibilities will include: 

- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing and formatting Wills, Probate documentation, LPAs, and related paperwork
- Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and deadlines
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with compliance requirements
- Liaising professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, and third parties
- Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and courteously
- Assisting with billing, file administration, and general department support

The role requires a proactive team player who is keen to contribute to the continued success and growth of the department.

The ideal candidate will have: 

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally Private Client, but other areas of law will be considered
- Fast and accurate audio typing speed
- Excellent client care skills
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage a varied workload

On offer is: 

- Flexible working hours, dependent on experience and capability
- Above average holidays with Christmas/New Year in addition
- The option to work 3–5 days per week
- A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment
- Long-term career prospects within a well-established and growing firm