Legal Secretary (Kent)

Language Matters; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Kent is looking for a proactive Legal Secretary to support their Corporate transactional team. You will manage diaries, liaise with clients, and prepare reports. Candidates should have strong English language skills and experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 to £40,000 with benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Private medical care

Health insurance

Life cover

Qualifications

• Must have excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Experience in supporting corporate transactional teams is essential.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and arrange meetings.
• Liaise directly with clients.
• Prepare meetings and produce reports.

Skills

Excellent English language skills

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Proven skills in Excel

Proven skills in PowerPoint

Highly organized

Clear communicator

Calm under pressure

Job description

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 clients
• 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:

• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
• Experienced as a Legal Secretary
• 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 to £40,000 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

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