Legal Secretary (Private Client)
Posted 13 hours 44 minutes ago by Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd
Legal Secretary - Private Client Hybrid Working Up to £32,000 + Benefits
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum + attractive benefits
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:15pm
Office-based for first 3 months, then hybrid working (2 days from home).
About the Role
Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly respected and established law firm in Tunbridge Wells in the recruitment of an experienced Legal Secretary - Private Client.
This position sits within a busy and supportive Private Client department, assisting fee earners with a varied workload including estates, probate, wills, and client administration. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients during important and sensitive life matters while being part of a collaborative and professional team.
Key Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £32,000
- Hybrid working after probation
- Friendly and collaborative team environment
- Well-established and reputable legal practice
- Varied and rewarding workload
- Long-term career stability and development
Key Responsibilities
- Providing full secretarial support to Private Client fee earners
- Managing diaries, appointments, meetings, and correspondence
- Acting as first point of contact for clients, executors, and beneficiaries
- Drafting letters, legal documentation, and client communications
- Liaising with HMRC, Probate Registry, banks, and Land Registry
- Maintaining accurate case files and document management systems
- Monitoring deadlines and key dates
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client / Probate / Wills & Estates
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems)
- Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a busy legal environment
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a respected firm offering stability, flexibility, and a supportive culture, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this excellent opportunity.
Other legal secretarial roles are available with our clients - submit your cv for consideration!
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.