Job Description
Conveyancing Legal Secretary
* Salary: £25,000- £27,000 (dependant on experience- negotiable)
* Location: Gillingham or Sittingbourne (Ideally suited for candidates with access to a car)
* Job Type: Full-time (Office Based)
Looking to take your conveyancing experience to the next level?
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised professional to join a dynamic legal team, supporting fee earners with top-tier secretarial and administrative assistance. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will help drive the smooth handling of conveyancing matters and ensure their operations run like clockwork. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering exceptional support, we’d love to hear from you!
With a proud heritage spanning over 130 years, this stands as one of Kent’s most respected and award-winning law firms. Operating from four offices across the region, where they offer their team the chance to work with a diverse client base while enjoying strong local connections. Recognised as Conveyancing Firm of the Year 2024, their reputation for excellence is matched by their commitment to people. Whether you're looking to advance your career through promotions, gain new qualifications, or simply thrive in a workplace that values you, this is the place to do it.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Audio and copy typing all correspondence including letters, legal forms (Oyez), and quotes.
* Answering the telephone in a polite and efficient manner.
* Undertaking administrative duties such as photocopying and updating client details.
* Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date.
* Arranging appointments and dealing with clients directly.
* Accessing and inputting data onto the firm’s client case management system.
* Working collaboratively with other secretarial colleagues to assist with secretarial and telephone cover as required.
* Handling all confidential information discreetly.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* A minimum of 1 year’s proven experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary.
* Excellent technical skills, including a fast and accurate typing speed.
* Ability to manage a busy workload independently and meet tight deadlines.
* Good communication skills with a confident, friendly, and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person.
* Strong attention to detail.
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word is essential.
Benefits:
* Parking On-site
* Pension Scheme
* Discretional Bonus Scheme
* Life Cover- 3x Salary
* Holiday Allowance: 20 Days + Xmas Closure Days (3-4 days) + Bank Holidays + 1 Day for a Birthday or Religious Circumstance.
* Additional holiday for long-serving employees (5 Years- 23 Days, 10 Years- 25 Days)
* Reduced Rate for Legal Fees
* Membership for Healthcare
* Mental Health Support- includes £30 wellness payment per month to purchase something that advances your well-being
* Client/Employee Referral Scheme
* Monthly Superstar Scheme
* Car/Bike to work Scheme
* Firm Sponsored Professional Training
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.