Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sittingbourne is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their friendly Residential Property team. The role requires excellent technical skills and strong attention to detail while managing a busy workload. The firm offers generous holiday allowances, a bonus scheme, life cover, and additional wellness support, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown

Bonus Scheme

Life Cover - 3x Salary

Reduced Rate Legal Fees

Annual Eye tests/Annual Flu Vaccines

Paid sick leave

Additional holiday for long-serving employees

Healthcare

Mental Health Support

A wellness payment of £30 per month

Car Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary is preferred.
• Confident, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents.
• Answering telephone calls and managing client interactions.
• Performing general administrative tasks to maintain files.
• Scheduling appointments and liaising with clients.
• Entering and managing data in the case management system.
• Supporting the secretarial team and providing cover when needed.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Strong attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their friendly and supportive Residential Property team. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy workload. You should be confident, approachable, and professional, with good communication skills both over the phone and in person, and a solid working knowledge of Word. The firm champions career progression, specialist training, and a range of additional incentives.

The Firm

Established over 130 years ago, our client is one of Kent’s leading law firms, providing expert legal services to individuals and businesses. With a modern, award-winning approach and a commitment to jargon-free advice, the firm prides itself on being professional, approachable, and client-focused. Recognised with numerous industry awards and Law Society accreditations, our client combines specialist expertise with innovative case management systems to deliver trusted, high-quality legal support.

Type of Work

• Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal forms and quotes.
• Answering telephone calls politely and efficiently.
• Performing general administrative tasks, including photocopying, updating client records, and filing correspondence to keep files current.
• Scheduling appointments and liaising with clients.
• Entering and managing data on the firm’s case management system.
• Supporting the secretarial team, including providing cover for colleagues when needed.
• Handling all confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Cover - 3x Salary
• Reduced Rate Legal Fees
• Annual Eye tests/ Annual Flu Vaccines
• Paid sick leave
• Additional holiday for long-serving employees
• Healthcare
• Mental Health Support
• A wellness payment of £30 per month
• Car Sharing Scheme