Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary – Residential Property

Location: Gillingham, Kent

My client are a well-established regional law firm seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join our Residential Property & Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment with modern offices and a strong benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives
• Manage the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the department
• Prepare legal documents from handwritten notes or digital dictation
• Scan, email, and fax correspondence as required
• Undertake file management, including opening, closing, and filing documents
• Photocopying and preparation of trial bundles
• Answer and manage telephone calls, enquiries, and messages
• Manage fee earners' diaries, organising internal and external meetings
• Provide support to colleagues across the firm as needed, covering workload fluctuations or urgent business needs
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by management

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word
• Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is desirable
• Experience using a Practice Management System is advantageous
• Strong telephone and communication skills
• Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

What We Offer:

• Modern, comfortable offices in a prime location
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you are a motivated and experienced legal secretary looking to contribute to a respected regional team, we would love to hear from you.