Full job descriptionLegal Secretary / Legal Assistant - Near Tonbridge, KentCompetitive Salary | Free Parking | Friendly, Supportive Law Firm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm based near Tonbridge, Kent.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional, friendly and supportive firm with a genuine family-feel culture. The firm offers a welcoming working environment, competitive salary, free parking and excellent long-term prospects.
The RoleAs a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant, you will provide high-quality secretarial, administrative and client support to the firm’s solicitors and wider legal team.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Providing comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to solicitors
*Preparing, formatting and amending legal correspondence and documentation
*Managing telephone calls, emails and client enquiries professionally
*Diary management and arranging appointments, meetings and conferences
*Opening, maintaining and closing client files
*Preparing documents and assisting with general file administration
*Audio typing and document production
*Liaising with clients, colleagues, courts and other external contacts
*Assisting with the preparation of correspondence and legal documentation
*Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are kept up to date
*Providing general administrative support to the department
*Supporting solicitors with the smooth running of their caseloads
About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator within a law firm.
You will be:
*Experienced in a legal secretarial or legal support role
*Highly organised and detail-oriented
*Confident with audio typing and document preparation
*Professional, personable and client-focused
*An excellent written and verbal communicator
*Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
*Reliable, proactive and hardworking
*Comfortable working closely with solicitors and other legal professionals
*Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
*A team player who enjoys working within a friendly, close-knit environment
*Based within approximately a 35-minute commute of Tonbridge
What’s on Offer?*Competitive salary, dependent on experience
*Free parking
*Friendly and supportive working environment
*Genuine family-feel firm
*Opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors
*Well-established and respected law firm
*Excellent long-term career prospects
*Supportive team culture
If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity with a friendly and professional law firm near Tonbridge, and you’re within a 35-minute commute, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Apply now for immediate consideration.