Conveyancing Legal Secretary - Gillingham - Full-Time

Martin Tolhurst Partnership; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Tolhurst Solicitors in Gillingham is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our busy conveyancing teams. The role requires strong typing, excellent organization, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

The successful candidate will handle document preparation, client communication, and case management system input while maintaining confidentiality and delivering a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary.
• Excellent typing speed.
• Ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A good working knowledge of Word is essential.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing all correspondence, including letters, legal forms (Oyez)and quotes
• Answering the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
• Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying and updating client details.
• Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date
• Arranging appointments and dealing with clients
• Access and input data into the firm’s client case management system
• Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required
• Handle all confidential information discreetly

Skills

Conveyancing

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Secretarial experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Oyez

Job description

Conveyancing Legal Secretary - Gillingham - Full-Time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join our award-winning team at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors.

We are looking for someone organised, confident and highly efficient who can provide excellent secretarial and administrative support to our busy Conveyancing teams.

Location: Gillingham
Working pattern: Full-time
Salary: Excellent salary and benefits

You will provide secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure matters progress smoothly and our clients continue to receive an excellent level of service.

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Audio and copy typing all correspondence, including letters, legal forms (Oyez)and quotes
2. Answering the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
3. Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying and updating client details.
4. Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date
5. Arranging appointments and dealing with clients
6. Access and input data into the firm’s client case management system
7. Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required
8. Handle all confidential information discreetly

Requirements

1. Proven experience working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary
2. Excellent technical skills, which include a fast and accurate typing speed
3. The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
4. Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person
5. Strong attention to detail
6. A good working knowledge of Word is essential

Why Join Martin Tolhurst Solicitors?

This is a great opportunity to join an established and award-winning Kent law firm, working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to develop your career within a growing firm.

Excellent Salary and Benefits.