Legal Assistant

Job Description Legal Assistant 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 DOEWere working with a highly respected and well-established law firm looking to hire a Legal Assistant 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 RoleTo 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 requiredAbout You Minimum 1 years experience as a Legal Assistant 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 approachDesirable 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. Youll 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.

Created: 2026-04-30