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Legal Secretary

Estate Administration (Part Time) | Up to £30,000 FTE | Kent 
Join a leading Legal 500 firm with a collaborative, people-first culture.

A respected Legal 500 law firm with a progressive outlook is seeking a part-time Client Administration Legal Secretary to support its growing Estate Administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary or administrator to join a welcoming and professional environment, with flexibility and work-life balance built in.

The Role:
As a Client Administration Legal Secretary, you’ll be the first point of contact for new client matters and play a key role in ensuring smooth onboarding and administration throughout the client journey. Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling all new client enquiries and organising initial meetings

  • Sending client documentation and conducting compliance checks (including SmartSearch)

  • Opening new files on the Practice Management System

  • Preparing files for closure and ensuring accurate archiving

About You:

  • Strong secretarial or administrative experience, ideally within an Estate Administration or Private Client team

  • Highly organised and detail-focused

  • A proactive team player with a professional and positive attitude

Why Join?

  • Be part of a Legal 500 firm that encourages collaboration and professional development

  • Enjoy a supportive team environment and a partner-led structure

  • Benefit from flexible part-time working arrangements

Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE (with flexibility for the right person)
Location: Kent (hybrid working considered after probation)
Hours: Part-time – flexible pattern to be discussed

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