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.