Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing

Conveyancing Secretary – Residential Property
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Residential Property team in Canterbury. This role will provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to a Partner and fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of a busy conveyancing department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Legal Secretary with conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a professional legal environment and delivering a high standard of client service.

Key Responsibilities

Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the Residential Property departmentPreparing legal correspondence and documents via audio typing using a digital dictation systemManaging diaries, appointments and meetings for fee earnersHandling client enquiries in person and over the telephone in a professional and efficient mannerUsing the Land Registry Portal and assisting with Land Registry submissions and SDLT formsOpening and closing client files, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliantCarrying out general administrative duties, including filing, photocopying and document managementReviewing client files and alerting fee earners to actions or deadlines where requiredProviding ad hoc secretarial support across the team during holidays or sickness absenceAssisting with reception cover during busy periods when required

Requirements

Previous Legal Secretary experience, ideally within Residential Conveyancing / PropertyExperience using digital dictation systems and audio typingKnowledge of Land Registry processes and SDLT submissions would be advantageousStrong organisation and diary management skillsExcellent communication and client service skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a busy legal environmentProfessional approach with a strong understanding of confidentiality and compliance

Benefits

Competitive salary £25,000 – £28,000 depending on experienceOpportunity to join a well-respected and supportive legal teamProfessional working environment within a busy and established law firmOngoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in conveyancing or property law, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional legal team in Canterbury.

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