Legal Secretary Private Client

Conveyancing Legal Secretary Ashford

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join an award-winning law firm in Ashford. 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.

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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.

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Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are on offer for the successful candidate.

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