Job Description
Legal Secretary – Private Client | Hybrid Working | Up to £32,000 + Benefits
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum + attractive benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:15pm
Office-based for first 3 months, then hybrid working (2 days from home).
About the Role
Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly respected and established law firm in Tunbridge Wells in the recruitment of an experienced Legal Secretary – Private Client.
This position sits within a busy and supportive Private Client department, assisting fee earners with a varied workload including estates, probate, wills, and client administration. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients during important and sensitive life matters while being part of a collaborative and professional team.
Key Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £32,000
* Hybrid working after probation
* Friendly and collaborative team environment
* Well-established and reputable legal practice
* Varied and rewarding workload
* Long-term career stability and development
Key Responsibilities
* Providing full secretarial support to Private Client fee earners
* Managing diaries, appointments, meetings, and correspondence
* Acting as first point of contact for clients, executors, and beneficiaries
* Drafting letters, legal documentation, and client communications
* Liaising with HMRC, Probate Registry, banks, and Land Registry
* Maintaining accurate case files and document management systems
* Monitoring deadlines and key dates
About You
The successful candidate will have:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client / Probate / Wills & Estates
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems)
* Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach
* Ability to prioritise workloads in a busy legal environment
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a respected firm offering stability, flexibility, and a supportive culture, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this excellent opportunity.
**Other legal secretarial roles are available with our clients - submit your cv for consideration!**
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.