French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support

Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected law firm who are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Corporate transactional team in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, supportive environment while contributing to a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, governance, reorganisations, and restructures. In this fast-paced and client-focused role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to senior fee earners.

Your responsibilities will include:

Comprehensive diary management, arranging meetings, calls, travel, and events, and general administrative support

Direct liaison with both French- and English-speaking clients (fluency in both languages is essential, written and spoken)

Preparation for meetings, including preparation of pitches and presentations

Producing financial reports and support fee earners with the billing process

Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business

About You:

Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written)

Experienced in administration or client support within professional services (legal, property, conveyancing, or similar)

Proven skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Highly organised with an eye for detail

A clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities with discretion

Adaptable, professional, and client-focused

Calm under pressure, resilient and proactive

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum + generous benefits (25 days of holiday, private medical care and health insurance, life cover…)

Hybrid working model (3 office days per week after probation), based in Kent (excellent commuter links from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Maidstone, and surrounding areas)

Supportive and collaborative team culture

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne.

languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Ad ID: 5417118030