Job Description
Eventus Recruitment Group is seeking a number of Legal Secretaries for an outstanding Legal 500 firm for one of their offices in the Tunbridge Wells area. These are full-time, permanent job roles and available on a hybrid basis, where after an initial period the successful applicants can work from home two days per week. Salary is £26-30k (depending on experience) and the benefits include 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contributions, and life assurance.
*Please only apply if you have continuous full-time employment history within a law firm. This excludes work experience placements.
Role Responsibilities
Working within a large team, such as Real Estate or Private Client, you will be part of a team where the ambience is outstanding, and there is a general fun atmosphere evident. Staff retention is high, and the Partners and solicitors alike have excellent relationships with the support staff.
The day-to-day job duties within the Legal Secretary roles include:
* Assisting fee earners and Partners within all areas by providing a high-quality support service
* Liaison with external bodies and professionals when required
* Arranging meetings, managing correspondence, and updating clients on matter progress
* Drafting and managing legal documentation including full typing service and proof reading
* Preparation of all related documents
* File compliance and deadline management
* Financial and administrative support including opening files and raising bills
Person Specification
To be successful in your application for these Legal Secretary roles it is imperative that you have worked within a law firm, experience within Real Estate or Private Client practice areas would be advantageous. Legal Personnel Assistant backgrounds will be considered. In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
* Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure
* Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information
* Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Benefits and Rewards
This is a well-established firm where staff retention is high and who have a genuine career path for those wishing to pursue. The firm offers specific training when required for their Secretaries and Legal Assistants. The incoming Legal Secretary will benefit from working within a professional whilst nurturing office. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
* Salary £26-30k depending on experience
* 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* 1 discretionary day at Christmas
* Pension contributions
* Life assurance
* Hybrid working with two days of remote working a week after initial training
About the Company
This law firm is highly regarded throughout Kent and London as an excellent practice with an outstanding reputation. Having been in situ for many over 500 years and is known for the exemplary service it offers but also for its’ high staff retention due to the way they are as employers. They are highly ranked in the Legal 500 and have won many awards within the legal sphere.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Legal Secretary job in Tunbridge Wells. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion.