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Legal Secretary

TN Recruits
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN23 8AF

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • A well-established legal firm in Ashford is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Wills and Probate department.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in Private Client services, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
  • This role offers an attractive salary package along with benefits such as 20 days of holiday per year, increasing with service, and private medical insurance.
  • The firm is known for its friendly and collaborative workplace, emphasizing employee well-being and retention.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of experience in a legal secretarial role, with proficiency in audio transcription and document formatting.
Fantastic Career Move! Friendly, Collaborative Workplace!Highly Respected Legal 500 Firm!A superb opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded law practice, providing crucial administrative assistance within their esteemed Wills and Probate department located in Ashford. Renowned for its outstanding employee retention, this role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive professional setting.You will be integrated into a welcoming, close-knit team operating from a contemporary, well-appointed office space where cooperation and mutual respect are central principles.Key Responsibilities:Working alongside both a Senior and a Junior Fee Earner in a busy department, your duties will include:
  • Organising appointments and managing schedules
  • Liaising professionally with clients
  • Drafting and preparing legal documents and correspondence
  • Audio typing via digital dictation
  • Overseeing case files from instruction through to archiving using a legal case management system
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within Private Client services; however, experience from other legal disciplines will also be welcomed
  • Proficiency in audio transcription and document formatting
  • Exceptional organisational abilities, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Capable of maintaining efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Why Choose This Practice?
  • Attractive salary package
  • 20 days holiday per year, increasing to 22 days after three years and up to 25 days with further service, plus public holidays
  • Extra leave over the Christmas period (subject to discretion)
  • Incentive-based discretionary bonus structure
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension scheme with salary exchange option
  • Team outings and corporate social responsibility projects
  • Access to Perkbox for staff rewards and perks
  • Reduced fees on Conveyancing and Private Client services for employees
  • Staff Wellbeing Support (EAP)
  • Childcare Voucher scheme
  • Awards for long service milestones
  • Employee Voice Forum
  • Optical care vouchers
  • Salary-deducted parking permits available
For more information on this standout opportunity, contact Emma at TN Recruits Law today!/ 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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.