Private Client Legal Secretary

Gravesend | £25,000-£28,000 DOE | Full Time | Office Based

Looking for a Private Client Legal Secretary role where you’ll be valued from day one?

Join a friendly, well-established law firm supporting a leading solicitor within a busy Wills, Trusts & Probate team. If you’re an organised Private Client Legal Secretary, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous Private Client Legal Secretary experience
  • Experience within Wills, Trusts & Probate
  • Strong audio typing and copy typing skills
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • Confident communication and client care skills
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and work proactively

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary of £25,000-£28,000 DOE
  • 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Office closure over Christmas
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • £100 annual attendance bonus
  • Discounted legal services for family
  • Employee of the Month rewards
  • Dress Down Fridays
  • Discounted parking
  • Ongoing training and career progression

Your role

  • Audio dictation and copy typing
  • Preparing legal documents and correspondence
  • Supporting Wills, Trusts & Probate matters
  • Opening and closing client files
  • Handling client enquiries by phone and email
  • Filing, scanning and general legal secretarial duties

Ready for your next Private Client Legal Secretary opportunity?
If you’re a Private Client Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or call Toby at TN Recruits on 01892 571105 for a confidential chat.

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  • Looking for an Accounts Assistant role with genuine career progression?
  • Want to train as a Legal Cashier while working for a supportive employer?
  • Ready to join a friendly team where your development is a priority?

About the Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll support the finance team while training to become a Legal Cashier.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing CHAPS and Faster Payments
  • Bank reconciliations and credit control
  • Supporting month-end and year-end processes
  • Learning all aspects of Legal Cashiering

This Accounts Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.
 
What We’re Looking For
The ideal Accounts Assistant will have:

  • Some accounts or finance experience
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • The ambition to develop into a Legal Cashier

What’s in it for You?

  • Salary up to £28,000
  • 25 days’ holiday, pension and Perkbox
  • Death in Service and eye care scheme
  • Legal Cashier training
  • Future hybrid working after training
  • Friendly team, social events and genuine career progression

About the Company
Join a well-established employer with an excellent reputation for developing its people. Staff enjoy a friendly culture, regular social events and genuine opportunities to build long-term careers, with many employees choosing to return after leaving.
 
Ready to Apply?
 
If you’re looking for your next Accounts Assistant opportunity with training, progression and excellent benefits, don’t wait.
 
Apply today and have your CV reviewed within 48 hours. 
 
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Are you an experienced Residential Property Legal Secretary looking for a friendly and supportive team?
 
An established and highly regarded Ashford firm is seeking a Residential Property Legal Secretary to join its busy office. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys a varied role and thrives in a collaborative environment.
 
Working alongside experienced fee earners and fellow support staff, the Residential Property Legal Secretary will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of a busy residential property department.
 
Key responsibilities:

  • Audio typing and dictation
  • Opening and closing client files
  • Drafting legal documentation and correspondence
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties
  • Managing diaries and administrative tasks
  • Providing comprehensive support to fee earners
  • General legal secretarial duties
  • Building strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues

This role offers a great balance of administration, client interaction and legal support, with less emphasis on heavy dictation and more involvement in the day-to-day progression of property matters.
 
 
The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous Residential Property Legal Secretary experience preferred
  • Other legal secretarial experience will also be considered
  • Excellent typing and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and client care abilities
  • A process-driven and detail-focused approach
  • Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A positive and professional attitude
  • Team-player mentality with a willingness to support colleagues

What’s in it for you

  • Salary of £25,000 – £28,000 DOE
  • Excellent benefits + Christmas office closure
  • Perkbox benefits scheme
  • Private BUPA medical insurance after probation

About the company
This well-established legal practice employs over 100 people and has built an excellent reputation for both client service and employee support. Staff enjoy a welcoming, team-focused culture where colleagues work together, support one another and celebrate success.
 
Apply today if you are an experienced Legal Secretary seeking your next opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

INDEF

Private Client Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Orpington
Full Time | £28,000–£30,000 + Bonus 

Are you an experienced Private Client Paralegal or high-level Legal Assistant looking to join a growing and highly regarded law firm in Orpington?

Due to continued growth, this firm is seeking a capable and personable Private Client Paralegal to support a busy team handling a varied caseload of private client and trust matters. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable, supportive team where quality and client care are genuinely valued .

About the role
The Private Client Paralegal will support fee earners with the day-to-day running of a substantial caseload within a busy Private Client department.
Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with general Private Client matters and some trust work
  • Supporting 2–3 solicitors with their caseloads
  • Liaising with clients and third parties, providing progress updates
  • Drafting legal documentation and routine correspondence
  • Updating and maintaining the case management system
  • Assisting with estate administration matters

This role would suit a Private Client Paralegal who enjoys hands-on involvement in files and building long-term client relationships.

What we are looking for
The successful Private Client Paralegal will have:

  • Experience as a Private Client Paralegal/Legal Assistant or high-level Legal Secretary within Private Client
  • Estate administration experience
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent client communication skills
  • A professional, dependable and personable approach
  • A desire to build a long-term career (not someone seeking immediate qualification)

This Private Client Paralegal opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a solid, long-standing team within a firm experiencing growth .

What’s in it for you

  • £28,000–£30,000 salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • 25 days’ holiday
  • Pension and additional benefits
  • 9am–5pm working hours
  • Ideal 5 days per week but option to consider 4 days for a strong candidate
  • Clear progression opportunities

This is an office-based role offering long-term security within a professional and collaborative environment.

About the company
This well-established and growing law firm, with over 80 employees, has built a strong reputation within Private Client services and continues to expand due to sustained growth.

The Private Client team is experienced, capable and personable, offering a supportive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop and progress.

If you are an experienced Private Client Paralegal or Legal Assistant ready to take the next step in Orpington, interviews are taking place immediately.
Apply today or call now to find out more – this role will not remain available for long.

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Litigation NQ
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?
Would you like to join a supportive team where your work genuinely makes an impact?
Could this be the opportunity to build your litigation expertise while working alongside experienced professionals?


About the Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Litigation NQ to join a friendly and close-knit legal team offering exposure to a broad range of general litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor who wants to continue developing their technical ability while gaining hands-on experience across varied and interesting cases.

The successful Litigation NQ will join a collaborative environment where support, learning and career progression are encouraged.

The Role As a Litigation NQ, the successful candidate will handle a varied caseload covering areas including:

  • Court of Protection matters
  • Boundary disputes
  • Property litigation
  • Commercial and partnership disputes
  • Employment-related matters

The role provides the opportunity to work on meaningful cases, develop client relationships and strengthen a broad litigation skill set.
Key Responsibilities The successful Litigation NQ will be responsible for:

  • Managing a varied general litigation caseload
  • Supporting clients through different stages of legal matters
  • Preparing legal documentation and correspondence
  • Conducting research and analysing complex information
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the team
  • Continuing to develop technical knowledge through practical experience

Essential Skills The ideal candidate will have:

  • Newly Qualified Solicitor status
  • Experience or strong interest in general litigation
  • A willingness to develop across multiple areas of dispute resolution
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A proactive and collaborative approach

Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

  • Property disputes
  • Commercial litigation
  • Partnership disputes
  • Employment matters
  • Contentious Probate

Benefits The successful Litigation NQ will receive:

  • Salary of £38,500
  • Discretionary bonus in May (typically around £1,000)
  • Fixed Christmas bonus of £250–£500
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Benenden Healthcare
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Parking permit arranged

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a legal team where people genuinely enjoy working together.
The team offers:

  • A friendly, social and supportive working environment
  • A close-knit culture where colleagues collaborate
  • On-the-job development and guidance
  • Opportunity for career progression
  • Regular social activities including summer and Christmas events

For a newly qualified solicitor, this Litigation NQ opportunity offers the chance to build a strong foundation for a successful legal career within a welcoming team.

Next Steps If this Litigation NQ role sounds like the right opportunity to progress your legal career, apply today.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews are available immediately and the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

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Commercial Property Legal Secretary – Ashford | Immediate Start
Looking to take the next step as a Commercial Property Legal Secretary within a busy, supportive, and highly regarded legal team? This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join a thriving office where your contribution will be valued from day one.
About the role

  • Supporting a Partner who leads the Commercial Property team
  • Working within a dynamic and collaborative commercial property hub
  • Managing a varied and busy workload including:
    • Audio dictation and document production
    • Opening and closing files
    • Preparing legal documents including lease extensions and deeds
    • Handling Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submissions
    • Liaising with clients and estate agents
    • Ordering searches and Companies House documents
    • Coordinating diaries and supporting fee earners
  • Office-based role in Ashford, close to transport links
  • Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

What we are looking for

  • Experience as a Commercial Property Legal Secretary OR:
    • Strong PA/administrative background with some legal exposure
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Confident managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Bright, personable, and proactive approach
  • A team player who thrives in a busy, supportive setting
  • Commitment to a long-term Legal Secretary career path

What’s in it for you

  • Salary £25,000–£27,000 (used as a guide will depend on experience)
  • 23 days holiday, rising to 26 + bank holidays closure
  • Pension scheme (3% employee / 7.5% employer)
  • Private medical insurance (after probation)
  • Access to Perkbox benefits
  • Supportive training environment with genuine progression opportunities
  • Friendly, collaborative team culture with regular social interaction

About the company

  • Well-established and growing legal practice
  • A strong presence with a team of over 100 staff
  • Known for its supportive leadership and development opportunities
  • A busy and professional environment with a welcoming, down-to-earth culture
  • A collaborative commercial property team with ambitious growth plans

If you are an ambitious Commercial Property Legal Secretary ready to join a thriving and supportive firm, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Apply today or contact us now – interviews are taking place immediately, and this role won’t be available for long.

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Temporary Legal Secretary

  • 1 Week Cover
  • 27th July – 31st July
  • 9am-5pm
  • £15 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide one week’s holiday cover at our clients busy litigation practice in Fordcombe.
  
Duties:

  • Audio typing and preparing legal correspondence, court documents, and other legal documentation.
  • Managing solicitors’ diaries, appointments, and case files, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Liaising professionally with clients, barristers, courts, and other third parties.
  • Providing administrative support, including filing, document management, and maintaining accurate case records.

Essential requirements:

  • Previous legal secretarial experience
  • Excellent audio typing skills (essential)
  • Ability to hit the ground running
  • Must be a driver
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  
This is a full-time temporary position and is ideal for someone available immediately who can work independently with minimal supervision.
  
If you have the required experience and excellent audio typing skills, we’d love to hear from you.

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Part-Time Legal Secretary – Private Client
 
About the role
Looking for a part-time Legal Secretary role that offers genuine flexibility, excellent benefits and the opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team?
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm within its busy Private Client department. 
 
This part-time Legal Secretary position offers flexible working to suit your lifestyle, with the choice of:

  • 3 or 4 full working days per week, or
  • 5 shorter working days.
  • Potential opportunity to work from home one day per week after three months (where appropriate).

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • General legal secretarial support.
  • Audio and copy typing.
  • Preparing legal documents.
  • Opening and closing client files.
  • Paper filing and electronic bundling.
  • Using the firm’s case management system.
  • Liaising professionally with clients.
  • Providing excellent administrative support to the Private Client team.

What we are looking for
The successful Legal Secretary will have:

  • Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Private Client.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems.
  • A positive, proactive attitude.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • A team-focused approach with a willingness to support colleagues.

What’s in it for you

  • Flexible part-time working pattern.
  • Competitive salary (depending on experience).
  • Pension and Death in Service benefit.
  • Regular social and wellbeing events.
  • Parking available (first come, first served).

About the company
This well-established law firm has built an excellent reputation for providing outstanding client service while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its employees. With a collaborative culture, regular social events and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing, this is an employer where people enjoy coming to work and building long-term careers.
 
If you’re looking for a part-time Legal Secretary opportunity that offers flexibility, stability and the chance to join a friendly, professional team, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Apply today. Interviews will be taking place shortly, so don’t miss the opportunity to secure this fantastic role.

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Legal Secretary – Private Client – Gravesend

About the role
An established and highly respected law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join its friendly and supportive team based in Gravesend.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and is looking to become part of a firm where employees are genuinely valued and have the opportunity to build a long-term career.
 
Key responsibilities:

  • Audio dictation and accurate typing
  • Copy typing and preparing legal documents
  • Corresponding with clients professionally
  • Handling client enquiries
  • Opening and closing client files
  • Filing and general secretarial duties
  • Providing dedicated support to the Private Client team
  • Office-based role, Monday to Friday

 
The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and able to hit the ground running. Ideally they will have:

  • 3-4 years’ experience within a Private Client legal environment
  • Previous experience supporting busy fee earners
  • Excellent audio typing and copy typing skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive and professional approach
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • The ability to manage a varied workload efficiently

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary of £25,000-£28,000
  • 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Private healthcare and company pension
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression
  • Staff rewards, discounts and additional company benefits
  • A friendly, supportive team with an excellent working culture

This well-established law firm has built an excellent reputation and employs over 70 people across multiple offices.
Known for its supportive culture and long-serving employees, the firm provides a welcoming environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills and build a successful long-term career.
 
If you’re an Experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity, apply today. Roles with firms like this don’t stay on the market for long.

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Looking to focus on the work you love – without the politics?

A friendly, long-established firm is seeking a Private Client professional to specialise in Wills and LPAs. Whether you’re qualified or bringing strong experience, this role offers the autonomy, flexibility, and support that allows you to thrive.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to work part-time hours (3-4 days a week or daily school hours), in a calm, down-to-earth environment where staff genuinely enjoy their work and each other’s company.

You’ll be confident in your ability, able to make sound decisions, and above all, have the empathy and pragmatism to guide clients through sensitive matters.

Expect hybrid working (a couple of days in-office), free onsite parking, and a generous 35 days holiday including bank holidays – plus extra treats at Christmas.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Drafting Wills and preparing LPAs
  • Supporting a small, close-knit team with private client matters
  • Managing client relationships with compassion and professionalism

Why apply?

  • £45,000 – £65,000 DOE (Pro Rata)
  • Part-time, flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
  • Hybrid working – just a couple of days in the office
  • 35 days holiday incl. bank holidays and office closed at Christmas
  • Free onsite parking
  • Extra perks at Christmas – holiday or bonus

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference without burning out – this could be your perfect next step.

Apply now to be considered or call us today – interviews are happening quickly!

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