Private Client Secretary

GerrardWhite; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Tunbridge Wells is searching for a Private Client Secretary. This role involves providing administrative support, drafting legal documents, and managing communications. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Private Client Secretary or a legal background with strong organisational and communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £27,000-£30,000 with hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after probation

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Private Client Secretary or strong secretarial experience in other areas of law.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional approach.
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team.
• Draft, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and assist with case management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Private Client Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Secretary to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Tunbridge Wells. This well-established practice is known for its excellent reputation and supportive working environment, offering both high-quality work and long-term career prospects.

The Role

As a Private Client Secretary within the busy Wills, Estates & Tax Planning team, you will play a key role in supporting fee-earners and ensuring the smooth running of the department. Responsibilities include:

• Providing efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team
• Drafting, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Handling telephone calls and managing client communication with professionalism, discretion and empathy
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and assisting with case management
• Maintaining accurate filing and document management systems

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Private Client Secretary (Wills, Probate, Tax or Trusts) – however, candidates with strong secretarial experience gained in other areas of law will also be considered
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and supportive approach
• The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload effectively
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using case management systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £27,000-£30,000 (potentially with some flexibility for the right person)
• Hybrid working after probation (2 days per week from home)
• The opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 firm in Tunbridge Wells
• A collaborative, professional team culture with excellent long-term career prospects

If you are an experienced Private Client Secretary, or a Legal Secretary from another practice area keen to move into Private Client, we’d love to hear from you.

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