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Residential Property Legal Secretary

TN Recruits
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN23 8AF

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A top law firm in Ashford is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Property Legal Secretary to join their supportive team.
  • The role involves providing essential support to a busy fee earner, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Candidates should ideally have experience in residential property, though those with commercial property backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £24,000 to £26,000, with a Monday to Friday work schedule from 9am to 5pm.
  • The firm values professional development and offers opportunities for career progression in a collaborative work environment.
Residential Property Legal SecretaryAre You a Detail-Oriented, Proactive Professional with an Interest in Property Law?Here’s an exciting opportunity to join a top law firm recognised for its dedication to respect, collaboration, and excellence. This firm is partnering with Isobel from TN Recruits Law to find a Residential Property Legal Secretary who will bring enthusiasm and efficiency to their friendly team based in Ashford.About the Law Firm: This respected, long-established practice is committed to a people-first philosophy, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where each team member feels valued.The Role: As a Residential Property Legal Secretary, you’ll provide essential support to a busy fee earner, ensuring efficient communication with clients and various stakeholders. This dynamic role requires a high level of organisation and confidence in client interactions. While expertise in residential property is preferred, candidates with a background in commercial property are encouraged to apply.Main Responsibilities:
  • Communicating with clients on behalf of the solicitor
  • Drafting documents through audio dictation
  • Opening and closing property files as needed
  • Managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures
  • Using conveyancing software to track case progress and manage files
  • Ordering property searches, official copies, and Companies House records
  • Handling Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, calculations, and payments
  • Coordinating with estate agents and other third parties regularly
  • Keeping the fee earner informed of case progress
  • Offering direct support to one fee earner, with flexibility to assist others when needed
Skills & Experience Needed:
  • Experience in residential property is ideal, though commercial property experience may also be considered
  • Strong communication and client management skills
  • Exceptional organizational abilities to handle a demanding workload
  • Familiarity with conveyancing processes and systems  
What They Offer:
  • Salary: £24,000 - £26,000
  • Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
  • A supportive and flexible office environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Friendly, hardworking team in a fast-paced setting
Based in their Ashford office, you will be joining a team that is collaborative, supportive, and committed to delivering the best service for their clients. If you are a dedicated legal secretary with a passion for property law and excellent organisational skills, ISOBEL at TN Recruits Law would love to hear from you. Apply today to join this growing team!  / If this opportunity is not what you were looking for, but you might know someone else that is suitable then head to our website and see the "Refer A Friend" tab to find out how you could potentially be rewarded with £200 for introducing us to someone we are able to successfully place. In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.