Job Description
Legal Secretary – Private Client Team
Milton Keynes (Office-based – 5 days per week)
Full-time | Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
We’re working with a highly respected and well-established law firm looking to hire a Legal Secretary into their busy Private Client (Individuals & Families) team in Milton Keynes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Private Client work to join a supportive, high-performing team.
The Role
To provide proactive and high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team, ensuring the smooth running of client matters including Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Tax Planning work.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing secretarial support to fee earners within the Private Client team
• Drafting letters, emails, and legal documents under supervision
• Assisting with Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney matters
• Supporting work involving taxable estates and complex/private wealth structures
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised client files and records
• Liaising professionally with clients, including HNW individuals, and third parties
• Supporting wider teams across the firm when required
About You
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client team
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts
• Experience with taxable estates (and foreign elements advantageous)
• Confident drafting and strong proofreading skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Professional communicator, comfortable dealing with senior clients
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and legal systems)
• Team player with a proactive and flexible approach
Desirable Experience
• Preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate administration, including estate accounts
• Trust administration (including declarations of trust)
• Exposure to contentious probate
• Experience across other practice areas (Family, Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution)
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a respected Private Client team working on high-quality, varied, and often complex matters. You’ll be part of a friendly but fast-paced environment with strong support and genuine long-term stability.
Interested? Apply now or message me directly to find out more.