Legal Secretary - Private Client

Jobsinkent; Sevenoaks; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefits

Learning and development

Career progression

Job summary

Jobsinkent in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring efficient progression of matters and exceptional service.

The role requires excellent organisation, fast typing, strong IT skills, and discreet handling of sensitive information, with diaries, documents, and client communications managed to a consistently high standard. Salary £28,000–£30,000 with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners.
• Prepare, format and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, appointments and deadlines.
• Liaise confidently and professionally with clients.
• Maintain accurate case files and support compliance requirements.
• Anticipate needs of fee earners and help matters progress smoothly.
• Provide wider administrative support across the department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Typing speed

Microsoft Office

Discretion with confidential info

Written and verbal communication

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Professionalism

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary – Private Client | Sevenoaks | £28,000–£30,000

An excellent opportunity for an accomplished Legal Secretary to bring their value to a busy legal team.

We’re recruiting for a highly regarded, long-established law firm in Sevenoaks looking for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their professional and supportive team.

This is a role where your experience, judgement and attention to detail will be genuinely relied upon. Working closely with experienced fee earners, you’ll play an important part in ensuring matters progress efficiently, clients receive an exceptional level of service and the department operates seamlessly.

If you take pride in being organised, polished and one step ahead, this could be an excellent next move.

The role will include:

• Providing high‑level secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments and key deadlines
• Liaising confidently and professionally with clients
• Maintaining accurate case files and supporting compliance requirements
• Anticipating the needs of fee earners and helping to keep matters progressing smoothly
• Providing wider administrative support across the department

About you:

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Fast, accurate typing and strong IT skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A discreet, professional approach when handling sensitive matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage priorities and work with minimal supervision
• A proactive approach and pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard

Why consider this firm?

• £28,000–£30,000 depending on experience
• Excellent employee benefits
• A respected and established firm with a strong local reputation
• Professional, welcoming and collaborative colleagues
• Ongoing learning and development
• Genuine opportunities to progress your career
• A working environment where an experienced Legal Secretary is recognised as a key part of the team, rather than simply administrative support

If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a firm that will value your expertise, professionalism and contribution, we’d love to hear from you.