Role: Legal SecretaryLocation: Dartford or Maidstone (office-based)Salary: £24,000 - £26,000Term: PermanentWorking hours: Full-timeOur client, a prominent law firm in Dartford, is in search of a Legal Secretary. This role primarily involves audio typing, supporting all fee earners and other support staff, including paralegals. The responsibilities are less demanding compared to traditional legal secretarial roles, focusing mainly on telephone handling, administrative tasks, and collaborative teamwork with colleagues.Responsibilities:Perform administrative functions such as managing logisticsAct as the first point of contact/representative for clientsConduct audio typing from digital dictation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to in-house style before sendingRespond to clients professionally, either in person or by telephone, providing updates on file statusManage diaries, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and updating fee earners dailyAssist with file and case management, as well as bill preparationDevelop and maintain knowledge of clients, their matters, and general work within the firmQualifications:Previous secretarial experience in residential conveyancingAudio typing speed of at least 50 words per minuteStrong telephone manner and customer service skillsExcellent organisational abilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)