Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,000 i £28,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | CT1 2UA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Westin Par LLP |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JD/CT/12018-9137 |
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Conveyancing Secretary – Residential Property
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Residential Property team in Canterbury. This role will provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to a Partner and fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of a busy conveyancing department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Legal Secretary with conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a professional legal environment and delivering a high standard of client service.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the Residential Property department
• Preparing legal correspondence and documents via audio typing using a digital dictation system
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings for fee earners
• Handling client enquiries in person and over the telephone in a professional and efficient manner
• Using the Land Registry Portal and assisting with Land Registry submissions and SDLT forms
• Opening and closing client files, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant
• Carrying out general administrative duties, including filing, photocopying and document management
• Reviewing client files and alerting fee earners to actions or deadlines where required
• Providing ad hoc secretarial support across the team during holidays or sickness absence
• Assisting with reception cover during busy periods when required
Requirements
• Previous Legal Secretary experience, ideally within Residential Conveyancing / Property
• Experience using digital dictation systems and audio typing
• Knowledge of Land Registry processes and SDLT submissions would be advantageous
• Strong organisation and diary management skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a busy legal environment
• Professional approach with a strong understanding of confidentiality and compliance
Benefits
• Competitive salary £25,000 – £28,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a well-respected and supportive legal team
• Professional working environment within a busy and established law firm
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in conveyancing or property law, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional legal team in Canterbury.
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.