Legal Secretary

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Posted 25 days ago, valid for 5 days

Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

A long-standing legal practice in Gillingham is seeking a part-time Legal Secretary with a background in residential property transactions.
The role requires previous experience in a legal secretarial capacity and familiarity with handling completions and exchanges.
Key responsibilities include digital dictation, drafting legal documents, and managing client communications.
The salary for this position ranges from £21,000 to £26,000 FTE, with additional benefits such as biannual bonuses and 20 days of annual leave.
This is a part-time role requiring 3 days a week of work, offering a supportive and positive working environment with opportunities for career growth.

A long-standing and welcoming legal practice is seeking a part time Legal Secretary with background in residential property transactions to become part of their warm and approachable team in Gillingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and committed group that truly appreciates its employees.Your key responsibilities will include:

Digital dictation and drafting legal documents
Handling incoming calls and communicating with clients
Keeping clients informed and scheduling meetings
Entering data into the Proclaim case management platform
Opening, maintaining, and closing legal files
Carrying out property-related searches
Assisting with property completions and contract exchanges

Ideal candidate profile:

Energetic and professional team contributor
Previous experience in a legal secretarial capacity
Familiarity with handling completions and exchanges is highly advantageous
Excellent typing speed and strong interpersonal abilities
Discreet, approachable, and proactive mindset

Salary & Benefits:

£21,000 – £26,000 - FTE
Biannual performance-based bonuses
20 days annual leave plus closure over the festive period (increases with tenure)
On-site complimentary parking
Workplace pension scheme
Lively social calendar, including summer and festive celebrations
Real potential for career growth
Positive, supportive working environment with a friendly office culture
Hybrid working options available

Working hours:PART TIME - 3 days per week - 9am – 5pm (with a 1-hour break for lunch)This is a superb chance to advance your legal support career in a firm where your contribution is recognised and success is shared. Interested in being part of a team where you’ll feel encouraged, respected and inspired? Apply now – reach out to Isobel for further details./ 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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