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Brook Street are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-regarded professional services firm, for an experienced Temporary Legal Secretary to join their Tunbridge Wells office. This role is supporting a busy legal team and requires someone who is calm, organised and able to step in quickly to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support. Working closely with partners and fee earners, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the team and enabling fee earners to focus on client work and business development.
Job Responsibility:
Full diary management, including arranging meetings, travel, calls and lunches
Liaising with internal teams, clients and external contacts
Regular client communication via telephone, email and correspondence
Preparing for meetings, including document management and drafting
Supporting business development activities, including pitches and presentations
Managing emails, calls and post in fee earner's absence
Maintaining accurate client records on the CRM system
Producing Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
Assisting with financial reports, expenses and dashboard information
Arranging team and client events
Occasional travel between office locations as required
Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar secretarial or administrative role (essential)
Experience within a professional services or legal environment (highly desirable)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional and confident telephone manner
Calm under pressure and able to provide stability within a busy team
Quick learner with strong IT skills and confidence using new systems
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Nice to have:
Knowledge of BigHand and Peppermint would be advantageous but is not essential
Candidates from a legal background are preferred
What we offer:
Full handover and on-site training from the client
Weekly pay via Brook Street Recruitment
Accrual of annual leave entitlement
Access to exclusive candidate benefits and ongoing support