Private Client Legal Secretary - Full or Part time

QED Legal LLP; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to a busy team. Responsibilities include managing diaries, preparing legal documents, and ensuring strong client service. Ideal candidates should have prior experience as a legal secretary in a private client department, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. This part-time role offers a competitive salary up to £30,000 and career growth within a stable firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Part-time working available

Long-term career potential

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department is essential.
• Proactive, professional, and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to private client fee earners.
• Managing diaries, correspondence, and document production.
• Preparing and formatting legal documentation.

Skills

Strong typing and document production skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Confident communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Attention to detail

Job description

We are supporting a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Sevenoaks in their search for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive environment and enjoys playing a key role in a close‑knit legal team.

The Team

You will join a friendly team of three legal secretaries, providing high-quality support to five fee earners, with the department set to expand further.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to private client fee earners
• Managing diaries, correspondence, and document production
• Preparing and formatting legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
• Handling telephone enquiries and maintaining strong client service standards
• Managing case files, digital dictation, and general office administration
• Liaising with clients, colleagues, and external organisations
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the department

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department is essential
• Strong typing and document production skills
• Excellent organisational abilities and keen attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage a busy workload
• Proactive, professional, and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (up to £30,000 FTE)
• Part‑time working available (4 day week)
• Opportunity to be part of a well‑respected and expanding private client team
• Long‑term career potential within a stable, reputable firm

If you believe you would be the right fit for this role, please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal ([e-mail]) or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.