Legal Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy solicitor’s firm. This role offers a dynamic environment where you'll provide essential support to fee earners, manage diaries, and interact with clients. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a unique ‘no sick leave’ bonus. If you have experience in private client work and are proficient in MS Office, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

No sick leave bonus

Discount on legal services

Annual social events

Qualifications

• Experienced legal secretary with Private Client experience.
• Good MS Office skills and digital dictation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to a fee earner including diary management.
• Prepare legal forms and draft correspondence.

Skills

Private Client experience

Probate and wills knowledge

MS Office Skills

Digital dictation and audio typing

Customer service skills

Time management

Tools

Oyez Forms

BigHand

Partner 4 Windows

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We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Administration sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy solicitor’s firm.

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm with an hour’s lunch

25 days holiday, private medical, plus ‘no sick leave’ bonus, discount on legal services, annual social events and other benefits

Private Client Legal Secretary’s Core Duties

Provide full support to a fee earner, including:

• Diary management
• Arrange meetings and welcome clients to the office
• Speak with clients over the phone and by email
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries
• Prepare legal forms and draft correspondence
• General administration

Private Client Legal Secretary’s Skills Required

• Experienced legal secretary with Private Client experience
• Experience with probate, wills, LPAs, Codicils, estate accounts and IHT (highly desirable)
• Good MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good digital dictation and audio typing experience
• Experience with Oyez Forms, BigHand and Partner 4 Windows (desirable)
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Good telephone manner and customer service approach
• Proactive with good time management and juggling many tasks