Legal Secretary

About the Opportunities

We are partnering with several well-established and highly regarded law firms based in Tunbridge Wells who are seeking experienced and motivated Legal Secretaries to join their growing teams. These firms offer a supportive working environment, modern offices, and genuine opportunities for career development.

Positions are available across a variety of practice areas, including (but not limited to):

• Private Client

• Residential & Commercial Property

• Litigation / Dispute Resolution

• Corporate & Commercial

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to fee-earners (solicitors / legal execs) in your allocated team

• Prepare, format, proofread, and produce legal correspondence and documentation

• Audio and copy dictation typing

• Open, maintain, and close client files; manage case-management workflows

• Arrange meetings, manage diaries, and coordinate travel

• Deal professionally with client enquiries, as well as liaise with external parties (e.g. Land Registry, court, third parties)

• Support with billing processes, client care, and general office admin

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA in a law firm

• Strong typing skills (audio / dictation competency is a plus)

• High attention to detail, excellent literacy, and strong proof-reading ability

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills; ability to prioritise and multi-task

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and legal case-management systems

• Professional, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team