Eventus Legal is seeking an Estate Administration Legal Secretary to join the expanding team at a Chambers ranked regional law firm in Orpington, Kent. This full time, permanent job is office based and offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience. Benefits include a flexible benefits allowance worth over £1,000, 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, an additional day off for your birthday, Christmas shutdown, and subsidised qualifications and study leave.

Role Responsibilities

As an Estate Administration Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial support to a specialist team handling probate and trust administration in the firm’s offices in Orpington. Key responsibilities will include:

• Handling quotations and enquiries from prospective clients.
• Opening and closing files and maintaining complete, accurate client and matter records.
• Taking client instructions and keeping clients informed of plans and progress on their matters.
• Providing relevant documents and responding promptly to client queries in person and by telephone.
• Following departmental procedures and quality standards when handling matters.
• Supporting the department's growth through business development activities.

Person Specification

You will bring extensive secretarial experience, ideally gained within estate administration, and a positive approach to your work. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A professional manner when working with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Accuracy and organisation when maintaining client and matter records.
• Clear communication skills and an efficient approach to handling enquiries.

Benefits and Rewards

The salary for this permanent job is £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience. The successful Estate Administration Legal Secretary will also benefit from:

• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, an additional day's holiday for your birthday, and Christmas shutdown.
• A flexible benefits allowance worth over £1,000.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised qualifications and study leave.
• Pension contributions.
• Health checks.
• Fresh fruit and snacks provided in the office.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mindfulness sessions.
• Social events.
• Training and development opportunities.

About the Law Firm

This Chambers ranked regional law firm provides legal services to individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on client care. You will join a team led by partners that works closely with colleagues in other specialist departments. The firm encourages teamwork and invests in staff development, offering a welcoming environment in which to develop your secretarial career.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Estate Administration Legal Secretary job in Orpington, Kent, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or phone 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, Finance and Financial Planning sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.