An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join an award-winning law firm in Kent. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to take the next step in their legal support career.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the conveyancing department.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing correspondence through both audio and copy typing, including letters, legal forms (Oyez), and quotations.
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Answering telephone calls professionally, courteously, and efficiently.
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Carrying out general administrative duties, including photocopying and maintaining accurate client records.
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Filing correspondence and ensuring client files are organised and kept up to date.
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Scheduling appointments and liaising with clients in a professional manner.
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Entering and updating information on the firm's case management system.
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Working collaboratively with the wider secretarial team, providing support and telephone cover when required.
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Handling all confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary is essential.
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Excellent technical skills, including fast and accurate typing.
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The ability to manage a busy workload independently, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident, friendly, and professional manner both over the telephone and face-to-face.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word is essential.
Salary & Benefits
A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are on offer for the successful candidate
Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year