Legal Secretary

Job description

About Cripps

At Cripps, we are more than a law firm – we are trusted partners to businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients. Our award-winning Corporate team provides pragmatic, commercially-focused advice on all aspects of corporate law, from investments, mergers & acquisitions, and finance, to commercial contracts and restructuring. We deliver excellence to our clients by combining technical legal expertise with a collaborative, supportive culture.

Joining Cripps means being part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to client success.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative support to our Corporate partners and fee earners. You will play a vital role in enabling our lawyers to focus on fee-earning, client management, and business development, while acting as a first point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior legal secretarial experience who thrives in a busy professional services environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full diary management including scheduling meetings, travel, calls, and lunches, liaising effectively with internal and external contacts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships on behalf of the team
• Prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation
• Support fee earners with meeting preparation, pitches, and presentations
• Manage incoming post, emails, and phone calls in fee earners’ absence
• Maintain and update client records in the firm’s CRM system
• Produce financial reports, assist with dashboards, and track expenses
• Organise team events and support cross-office collaboration
• Travel between office locations as required to support business needs

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven legal secretarial experience
• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional telephone manner
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and client care
• IT competence, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with BigHand or Peppermint is desirable but not essential
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach, willing to “go the extra mile”

Why Join Cripps?

• Be part of a high-performing, supportive corporate team working on exciting and complex client matters
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth
• Work in a collaborative culture that values your contribution and invests in your success
• Make a real impact in a prestigious law firm with a client-first approach

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English