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Legal Secretary - Private Client

Blue Pelican
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5FD

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • A well-respected law firm in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for their private client advisory team.
  • The position offers a salary range of £26,000 to £28,000 plus benefits, with a full-time, permanent contract and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should have previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within private client, and possess strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting solicitors with Wills, Estates & Tax Planning, maintaining legal files, and providing general administrative support.
  • The role also includes benefits such as an annual bonus, pay reviews, a pension scheme, and 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

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 or

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

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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.