Legal Secretary - 12 Month FTC (Corporate)

Cripps LLP; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced legal secretary for a 12-month fixed term contract to support their corporate/commercial team. This role involves managing diaries, building client relationships, and assisting with meeting preparations. The firm values collaboration and offers a friendly environment where new ideas are welcomed. Join a certified B Corporation committed to making a positive impact in the legal sector while working closely with a dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial experience, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Strong client care skills and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the corporate/commercial team and manage diaries.
• Assist in meeting preparation and business development activities.

Skills

Secretarial Experience

Client Care

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Legal or Professional Services

Job description

Legal Secretary - 12 Month FTC (Corporate)

Cripps LLP, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 7 February 2025 at 01:00

We have an exciting new role.....

Our Tunbridge Wells based Legal 500 Tier 1 corporate/commercial team are looking for an experienced legal secretary to help cover maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

1. Provide support to the group head and partners of the corporate/commercial team.
2. Manage diaries, including the arrangement of meetings, travel, calls, and lunches.
3. Build relationships with clients and internal contacts on behalf of the team.
4. Assist with meeting preparation, including document location and light document amendments.
5. Support fee earners in business development activities, including the preparation of pitches and presentations.

About you

We are keen to hear from candidates who have previous secretarial experience and ideally have worked in the legal or professional services sector. A passion for excellent empathetic client care is a must as well as the ability to be adaptable. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a friendly, collaborative group, have the opportunity to share and suggest new ideas, as well as take part in our many firm wide social events.

You'll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one-size-fits-all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. It’s why we do what we do. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation to make a legal and very public commitment that we mean what we say. As one of only a handful of UK B Corp law firms, we are held accountable to our social and environmental promises. We are transparent on what we are doing well and where we are falling short. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business. Come and join us to help solve real world problems, champion big ambitions, and make a personal impact on our people, our clients, our planet, and our communities.