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Legal Secretary

TN Recruits
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a Vulnerable Client team in Canterbury, offering a flexible hybrid working environment.
  • Candidates should have experience in handling sensitive client interactions, ideally within vulnerable or private client law, with strong attention to detail.
  • The position involves engaging with clients, managing case files, and drafting legal documents, requiring fast typing and audio transcription skills.
  • The salary is competitive, and the role offers a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, 23.5 days of annual leave, and a company pension.
  • Applicants are encouraged to have prior experience of at least a few years in a similar position to be considered for this opportunity.
Experienced in Supporting Vulnerable Clients or Private Client Law?Looking for a role with a great work-life balance, a welcoming environment, and flexible hybrid working?Are you compassionate with excellent communication abilities?We are on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary to support our highly respected and committed Vulnerable Client team. You will play a vital role in delivering top-tier, specialised assistance, managing client matters with expertise, and protecting their interests.Your Role Will Include:
  • Engaging with clients, including elderly and vulnerable individuals
  • Accompanying solicitors on client appointments
  • Digital dictation and typing
  • Drafting legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing case files and administrative tasks
What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience and confidence in handling sensitive client interactions
  • A skilled Legal Secretary, ideally within vulnerable client or private client departments
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
  • Fast and efficient typing and audio transcription skills
  • Experience with BigHand would be an advantage
  • A proactive team player who is adaptable and eager to support colleagues
  • Comfortable attending client meetings alongside fee earners
Benefits:
  • Bonus scheme (after qualifying period)
  • 23.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • Company pension
  • BUPA health cash plan and dental
  • Life assurance
  • Professional memberships
  • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity
  • Onsite parking
  • Season ticket loans
  • Company sick pay
  • Long service awards
  • Discounted legal services
  • Discounted gym membership and more!
Hours: 9am – 5:15pm (1hr 15mins lunch) – 35 hour weekLocation: Canterbury (Hybrid/flexible)  If you are seeking a collaborative, nurturing team environment, where your efforts will be rewarded, and recognised, then this is perfect opportunity for you!Interviewing now! Contact ISOBEL now to discover more:   Salary and experience are to be used as a guide only – those outside of this brief may also be considered.    If this opportunity is not what you were looking for, but you might know someone else that is suitable then head to our website and see the "Refer A Friend" tab to find out how you could potentially be rewarded with £200 for introducing us to someone we are able to successfully place.   In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.