Commercial Property Legal Secretary

Commercial Property Legal Secretary Canterbury | £25,000–£28,000 | Full-time, office-based

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing?
A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Canterbury is looking for a driven and adaptable Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join its friendly property team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an approachable Partner and experienced lawyers within a supportive firm that offers a positive working environment and genuine opportunities to develop your career.
The role Working within a close-knit team of four, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Partner and fee earners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Audio typing and digital dictation
• Opening and closing client files
• Preparing and producing property documentation
• Assisting with lease extensions and deeds
• Handling Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submissions
• Ordering property searches
• Obtaining documents and information from Companies House
• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents and other third parties
• Coordinating the Partner’s diary and appointments
• Providing general administrative support to keep matters progressing efficiently

About you Previous experience within a property department is highly desirable, whether your background is in Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing.
You will ideally have:

• Previous Legal Secretary experience within property/conveyancing
• Strong audio typing and document-production skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and third parties
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment
• A proactive, adaptable and driven approach
• A professional and collaborative manner

What’s on offer?

• £25,000–£28,000 salary
• 9am–5pm working hours
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement increasing to 26 days after two years
• Standard pension
• Perkbox benefits
• Fully paid firm-wide events and social activities
• System training
• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Approachable Partners and a collaborative open-plan office

This is a fully office-based position in Canterbury. There is no on-site parking, although nearby Park & Ride facilities and train connections make the office accessible.
Interested? If you are an experienced Property Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity with a supportive and established Canterbury firm, apply today for immediate consideration.
Commercial Property experience isn’t essential — experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretaries are also strongly encouraged to apply.