Legal Secretary - Private Client

Brooks & Associates Public Relations; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for their private client advisory team. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £26,000 - £28,000 with hybrid working options. Key responsibilities include assisting in drafting legal documents and maintaining organized files, along with general administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and previous experience within a legal setting.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on profits

Annual pay reviews in May

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare cash back plan

27 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 day at Christmas

Ongoing learning & development opportunities

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a private client context is ideal.
• Proficient in relevant software packages.
• High level of organisation and task prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with Wills, Estates & Tax Planning tasks.
• Maintain organised legal files and manage client communications.
• Provide general administrative support to the private client department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Previous experience as a legal secretary

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Legal Secretary (Private Client)

Tunbridge Wells

£26,000 - £28,000 + benefits

Full time, permanent

Hybrid (3 days working from home)

A well respected and progressive law firm in Tunbridge Wells are looking for an experienced legal secretary to join their private client advisory team.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with all aspects of Wills, Estates & Tax Planning, including drafting correspondence, preparing legal documents, and managing client communications.
• Maintain accurate and organised legal files
• Arranging appointments, booking meeting rooms and coordinating calendars.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries in a professional and efficient manner, redirecting as necessary and ensuring timely responses.
• Provide general administrative support to the private client department, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents.
  
  

About You

• You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and other packages that may be relevant to the role
• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within private client.
• You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• You will be positive and professional
  
  

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on firm & department profits
• Annual pay reviews in May
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare cash back plan
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 day at Christmas
• Work from home flexibility
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities
  
  

For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on 07720945185 or

I recruit for legal roles across London & Kent, so if this opportunity isnt quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options.