Job Description
A Fantastic Opening for an Experienced Legal Secretary to Join a Leading Private Client Team in Tunbridge Wells The Role:A fresh position has arisen for a meticulous and proactive Legal Secretary to support a thriving team specialising in Wills, Trusts, and Tax Planning. This role offers an exciting chance to contribute meaningfully within a dynamic and growing department.Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering top-tier administrative and secretarial assistance to the Private Client division focused on estate and tax matters.
* Utilising BigHand for digital dictation, drafting, and typing legal documentation.
* Handling the creation and closure of client matters, along with the completion and submission of legal forms (e.g., Lasting Powers of Attorney).
* Coordinating diaries, arranging meetings, and maintaining consistent and professional communication with clients.
* Carrying out tasks with a high level of discretion and attention to accuracy.
About You:
* Previous experience in a Private Client legal setting is essential—knowledge of Wills, Trusts, or Tax law is highly desirable.
* Friendly, empathetic, and able to handle delicate and potentially emotional matters with care.
* Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.
* Clear communicator, both written and verbal, with confidence liaising with clients and professionals.
* Comfortable with hybrid working—initially fully office-based for six weeks, then two days from home per week.
The Package:
* Salary: £25,000 to £27,000, depending on experience, with performance-related bonuses available.
* Working Hours: 9:15am – 5:30pm
* Holiday Allowance: 27 days annual leave
* Benefits: Company pension scheme and life insurance coverage
* Environment: Supportive and friendly team within a long-established and reputable organisation.
Next Steps:This is a newly created opportunity with interviews being arranged quickly.READY TO APPLY? Contact Isobel from the legal recruitment team:?? ?? Apply today to take the next step in your legal career!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.