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Legal Secretary - 12-month FTC

Cripps

Royal Tunbridge Wells

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated secretary to join their Tier 1 corporate/commercial team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-level support, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts. The position is perfect for individuals with a background in secretarial work, particularly in the legal or professional services sector. Join a collaborative and friendly environment where your contributions are valued, and partake in a culture that emphasizes teamwork and social responsibility. If you are passionate about client care and eager to grow your skills, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Firm-wide social events
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

  • Some secretarial experience is preferred, ideally in legal or professional services.
  • Strong client care focus and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide partner level support in the corporate/commercial team.
  • Manage diaries, arrange meetings, and assist with document preparation.
  • Support business development activities and client relationships.

Skills

Secretarial Experience
Client Care
Adaptability

Job description

Cripps LLP, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 7 April 2025 at 01:00

We have an exciting new role.....

We have an exciting opportunity for a secretary to join our Legal 500 Tier 1 corporate/commercial team in Tunbridge Wells on a 12-month FTC.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide partner level support in the corporate/commercial team.
  2. Undertake a variety of tasks including diary management (arranging meetings, travel, calls, and lunches).
  3. Build relationships with clients and internal contacts on behalf of the team.
  4. Assist with meeting preparation on behalf of fee earners, including document location and light document amendments.
  5. Support fee earners in business development activities, including preparation of pitches and presentations.

About you

We are eager to hear from candidates with some secretarial experience who wish to further develop their skills. Ideally, you have worked in the legal or professional services sector. A passion for excellent empathetic client care is a must, as well as the ability to be adaptable.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a friendly, collaborative group, share and suggest new ideas, and participate in our many firm-wide social events.

You'll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located and working cohesively.

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation, making a legal and public commitment to our social and environmental promises. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business.

Cripps LLP, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

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