Legal Secretary
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
Kreston Reeves Private Client (KRPC) LLP is an established and highly successful legal team covering Sussex, Kent and London, specialising in Private Client work. The legal team of Kreston Reeves Private Client LLP is part of Kreston Reeves LLP – we are passionate about our people, and we want our colleagues to develop the skills they are good at and enjoy.
We are looking for a reliable and proactive Legal Secretary with excellent attention to detail to join our Horsham office, working onsite 5 days a week. You will provide essential support to our solicitors and paralegals while working closely with a wide range of private clients and external contacts.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with experienced Solicitors, Paralegals, and Tax Advisors specialising in Wills, Estate Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration.
About the role
- Typing legal documents, correspondence, emails and meeting notes (including transcribing audio dictation)
- Handling new client onboarding, file opening/closing and compliance procedures (including AML)
- Managing diaries for fee earners, including arranging client meetings
- Checking and distributing legal documentation
- Archiving legal documents and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting fee earners with billing activities, credit control and debtor chasing
- Uploading and maintaining digital records and archiving client files
- Assisting with probate and estate administration tasks, including handling client money transactions in line with firm protocols
- Filing probate applications and maintaining the Probate Register
- Acting as a first point of contact for clients and third parties via phone, email and in writing
- Liaising with external organisations and clients in a helpful and professional manner
What we're looking for
- Excellent typing, written and oral communication skills
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues and external parties
- A compassionate, approachable and professional manner when handling sensitive client matters
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Ideally, you will have prior experience within a private client legal environment