Legal Secretary Private Client - Ashford

TN RecruitsAshfordreedpublished 09/17/2026

£25,000-£27,500 salary depending on experience Increasing holiday allowance + fully paid firm social events Friendly, supportive team with excellent progression opportunities

Private Client Legal Secretary – Ashford £25,000 – £27,500 DOE | Full Time | Excellent Progression

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a genuinely friendly and supportive firm where you can build a long-term career? A well-established law firm in Ashford is looking for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join its sociable and supportive team.

What’s on offer?

  • £25,000 – £27,500 salary, depending on experience
  • 22/23 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays, with allowance increasing with service
  • Pension scheme
  • Firm-wide social events, fully paid for
  • Charity and community events
  • Excellent opportunities for long-term progression
  • Friendly, sociable and supportive working environment
  • Established firm with around 60–65 employees across its offices
  • Convenient Ashford location, close to the train station

The firm has a strong track record of developing its people, with many employees having joined at trainee level and progressed further within the business.

The role:

You'll primarily provide 1:1 support to a Solicitor within Private Client, while also assisting the wider team when required. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Audio typing and dictation
  • Preparing correspondence and documentation
  • Answering calls and fielding client enquiries
  • General file and administrative support
  • Supporting the wider Private Client team when required

About you:

Ideally, you'll have at least 12 months' experience working as a Legal Secretary, with previous Private Client experience highly desirable. You'll be organised, approachable and comfortable providing high-quality support within a busy legal environment.

Hours: Full time, approximately 9:00am – 5:15pm Location: Ashford Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 DOE Start: ASAP

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