Commercial Property Legal Secretary

QED Legal; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal practice in England is searching for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Property team. This full-time role involves preparing legal documents, managing communications, and ensuring accurate record-keeping within a friendly and professional environment. Ideal candidates will have previous legal secretary experience and strong organizational skills, while also being able to communicate effectively and multitask. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, health plan, and career development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

Benenden Health Plan

Discounted legal services

Study support

Social events

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretary experience, ideally in property.
• Strong typing and document production skills required.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and focused on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Handling Land Registry applications and other transactional paperwork.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and keeping files accurate.
• Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong typing skills

Document production skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Client-focused

Confident communicator

Multitasking

Job description

I am currently working with a growing legal practice in Ashford looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join their Commercial Property team. This is a full-time role in a friendly, supportive environment, perfect if you want to work on interesting commercial transactions and be part of a busy, professional team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and formatting documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Handling Land Registry applications, SDLT forms, and other transactional paperwork
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, and other third parties
• Managing diaries, appointments, and keeping files accurate
• Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks

Who we’re looking for:

• Previous legal secretary experience, ideally in property
• Strong typing and document production skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and client-focused
• Confident communicator, able to multitask in a busy team

Why this role is great:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Benenden Health Plan and discounted legal services
• Study support and social events
• Friendly, supportive culture with career development opportunities

If you’re a property-focused legal secretary who wants to join a busy, professional team with room to grow, this could be the perfect role for you.