Legal Secretary

New Appointments Group; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Herne Bay seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team. The role involves providing secretarial and administrative support, managing diaries, handling complex documents, and assisting with client visits. The firm offers a competitive salary with benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension

Health and wellness portal

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary with audio typing skills.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to the Partner.
• Maintaining the Partner's diary and managing appointments.
• Liaising with clients and managing documents.

Skills

Audio typing

Administrative skills

Communication

Job description

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Benefits
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
* 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 26 days + 8 bank holidays after 2 years' service)
* Workplace pension
* Death in service benefit
* Access to benefits and reward scheme ( After probation)
* Health and wellness portal

We are working with an established and reputable law firm in Herne Bay, seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its friendly Private Client team based in the Herne Bay office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and well organised individual who enjoys working within a busy legal environment, providing secretarial and administrative support to the Partner and Private Client Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to the Partner, including audio typing via a digital dictation system, managing appointments, and dealing with client queries
• Maintaining the Partner's diary, coordinating meetings, and reporting on upcoming commitments
• Regularly reviewing client files and flagging any required actions
• Accompany fee earner on client visits, such as Will signings, as required
• Liaising with the Records Management Team for document retrieval and retention, and keeping records up to date
• Handling complex document photocopying, including certified documents such as Wills and LPAs
• Supporting general office tasks including answering calls, greeting visitors, handling post, and providing wider administrative support

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary ideally, with proven ability to carry out audio typing using digital dictation
• Strong administrative skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive team in a reputable law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will only be considered, if you live within a 30-minute commutable distance to Herne Bay. To apply email: [emailprotected]

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