Legal Secretary/Paralegal bei Kreston Reeves
Kreston Reeves · Horsham, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Horsham
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/Paralegal 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 on ISOKON and digital systems
- 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
- Drafting simple legal documents (including Wills, LPAs and estate administration documents) unsupervised
- 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
What we can offer
- Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
- Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
- Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
- Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
- ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
- Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan
At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.
