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Conveyancing Legal Secretary

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Ashford Full-time GBP 26,000 – 28,000
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Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Ashford, Kent | Full-Time

Join an Award-Winning Conveyancing Team

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity within a highly respected and supportive law firm?

Our client is an award-winning legal practice with an outstanding reputation for excellence, client care, and professionalism. Known for its friendly, family-oriented culture and commitment to employee development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Conveyancing team in modern offices in Ashford.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Modern, well-equipped offices

  • Genuine opportunities for career development and progression

  • A firm that values its people and promotes a positive work-life balance

  • Be part of a respected organisation with an exceptional reputation in the legal sector

The Role

As a Legal Secretary within the Conveyancing Department, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of a busy and successful team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and legal documentation

  • Preparing and formatting legal documents from handwritten notes and digital dictation

  • Scanning, emailing, filing, and distributing documents efficiently

  • Opening, maintaining, and closing client files accurately

  • Preparing bundles and photocopying documentation when required

  • Handling telephone enquiries professionally and taking detailed messages

  • Managing diaries and coordinating meetings for fee earners

  • Providing administrative support across the department during busy periods

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Conveyancing

  • Strong Microsoft Word skills, with knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint advantageous

  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail

  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

  • A professional and confident telephone manner

  • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines effectively

  • A proactive, flexible, and team-focused approach

  • A sound understanding of confidentiality and client care

The Person

You are professional, approachable, and dependable, with a genuine interest in the legal sector. You enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in delivering high-quality work, and are committed to providing exceptional support to colleagues and clients alike.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal support career and join a firm where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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