Job title: Office Clerk - Legal Practice
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Assistant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £26,000.00
Location: Tonbridge, UK
Job published: 2026-05-06
Job ID: 60917
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

General Office Clerk

Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 + Benefits

Location: Tonbridge Area

 

Stable Role within a Professional Legal Environment

 

Are you looking for a hands-on, varied office support role within a respected and well-established law firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and professional team where you will play a key part in the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Our client offers a supportive working environment where reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail are genuinely valued. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, varied work and being an essential part of a busy office setting.

 

The Role: Varied Office Support Responsibilities

As a General Office Clerk, you will support the wider business with essential administrative and operational tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing daily incoming and outgoing post
  • Scanning, filing, and processing confidential documents
  • Maintaining and archiving physical and digital files
  • Ordering and restocking office supplies and stationery
  • Setting up meeting rooms for internal and client meetings
  • Moving furniture and assisting with office room arrangements
  • Handling and lifting boxes and archived materials (manual handling required)
  • Providing general support to ensure smooth office operations

 

Team & Working Environment

You will join a well-established and supportive office team within a respected professional services environment.

The culture is:

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Team-focused and supportive
  • Structured and well-organised
  • Built on reliability and collaboration

This is a role where you will be valued as a key part of the wider operational team.

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Comfortable with manual handling and physical tasks (lifting boxes, moving materials)
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to manage routine tasks efficiently
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Basic IT skills (email, scanning, document handling systems)

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in an office, facilities, or administrative support role
  • Familiarity with document management or filing systems

Personal attributes:

  • Practical and hands-on approach
  • Positive and team-oriented attitude
  • Trustworthy when handling confidential materials
  • Willingness to support wherever needed

 

Salary & Benefits

  • £23,000 – £26,000 salary (dependent on experience)
  • Paid parking
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Stable, long-term employment within a respected firm
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a professional office setting
  • Structured and organised workplace

 

Location & Working Arrangements

  • Tonbridge area office
  • Full-time, office-based role
  • Monday to Friday working pattern

 

Next Steps

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Alternatively, apply now for further details and a confidential discussion.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

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