Location
Swanley
Salary
£26,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
Work Schedule
Full‑time | Hybrid working available
Role
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant (Private Client)
Team Overview
The Private Client department covers Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The team consists of a senior fee earner, a junior solicitor and an experienced probate paralegal.
Responsibilities
* Managing incoming and outgoing post, filing and document organisation
* Drafting correspondence, emails and straightforward applications
* Opening, maintaining and closing client files
* Scanning, copying and general document management
* Diary management and arranging appointments
* Liaising with clients by telephone and in person
* Supporting matter progression and general team administration
* Providing occasional reception cover (calls/front desk)
* Assisting with firm‑wide file archiving (approximately one day per month)
Candidate
* Some experience within Private Client law is preferred
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Confident communicator with a professional approach
* Comfortable working in a supportive, non‑corporate environment
* Reliable, detail‑focused, and committed to high standards
* Seeking a long‑term position within a stable firm
Environment
The firm offers a calm, low‑stress working environment with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. Staff retention is high, and the culture is supportive without being corporate. Hybrid working is available, but some office presence will be required.
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