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Legal Secretary - Private Client

Legal Secretary - Private Client

Blue Pelican

Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 20 days

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Legal Secretary in the Private Client team at a leading law firm located in Chatham or Canterbury.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £24,000 to £28,000, depending on experience.
Candidates must have prior experience as a legal secretary, specifically in a private client team.
The role involves various administrative tasks, including handling calls, managing diaries, and ensuring confidentiality of client information.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organizational skills are required, along with the ability to interact compassionately with clients.

Legal Secretary – Private ClientChatham or Canterbury office

Full time, permanent position

£24,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

A leading law firm with offices in Canterbury & Chatham are looking to recruit experienced legal secretaries to work in their private client team, with a specific focus on will & probate matters.

Main responsibilities

Answering calls, liaising with clients, taking clear and precise messages and passing on to the relevant fee earner
Administration to include daily filing, digital transcription (Bighand), responsibility for client files, photocopying, scanning, preparing mail and enclosures, and arranging client visits.
Diary management, booking meeting rooms and arranging meetings
Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client documentation and information.
Attending client meetings and accompany fee earners on home visits when needed

About you

You must have prior experience as a legal secretary, working in a private client team.
You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and other packages that may be relevant to the role
You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Fast and accurate typing speeds
You will possess the ability to interact sensitively and compassionately with clients

For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on or

I recruit legal support roles across Kent & Sussex, so if this opportunity isn’t quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options.

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