My client, a highly respected law firm with almost 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:
1. Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
2. Preparing and formatting Wills, Probate documentation, LPAs, and related paperwork
3. Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and deadlines
4. Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with compliance requirements
5. Liaising professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, and third parties
6. Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and courteously
7. 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:
8. Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally Private Client, but other areas of law will be considered
9. Fast and accurate audio typing speed
10. Excellent client care skills
11. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
12. A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage a varied workload
On offer is:
13. Flexible working hours, dependent on experience and capability
14. Above average holidays with Christmas/New Year in addition
15. The option to work 3–5 days per week
16. A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment
17. Long-term career prospects within a well-established and growing firm