French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support

Language Matters; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kent is looking for a proactive French speaking Legal Secretary to support their Corporate transactional team. Responsibilities include diary management, liaising with clients, and assisting in financial processes. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 with benefits like private medical care and a hybrid working model after probation. Ideal candidates will be fluent in both French and English, and have experience in professional services.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Private medical care

Life cover

Qualifications

• Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).
• Experienced in administration or client support within professional services.
• Calm under pressure and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive diary management and administrative support.
• Direct liaison with French- and English-speaking clients.
• Preparation for meetings and financial reports.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Job description

French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected law firm who are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Corporate transactional team in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, supportive environment while contributing to a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, governance, reorganisations, and restructures. In this fast-paced and client-focused role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to senior fee earners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive diary management, arranging meetings, calls, travel, and events, and general administrative support
• Direct liaison with both French- and English-speaking clients (fluency in both languages is essential, written and spoken)
• Preparation for meetings, including preparation of pitches and presentations
• Producing financial reports and support fee earners with the billing process
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business

About You:

• Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written)
• Experienced in administration or client support within professional services (legal, property, conveyancing, or similar)
• Proven skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organised with an eye for detail
• A clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities with discretion
• Adaptable, professional, and client-focused
• Calm under pressure, resilient and proactive

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum + generous benefits (25 days of holiday, private medical care and health insurance, life cover…)
• Hybrid working model (3 office days per week after probation), based in Kent (excellent commuter links from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Maidstone, and surrounding areas)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne.
languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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