We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join our busy Commercial Property Department in our Ashford office. This is a full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing legal practice.
Working closely with our commercial property lawyers, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to ensure the efficient progression of commercial transactions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and formatting commercial property documents, contracts, and correspondence
- Handling Land Registry applications, SDLT forms and other transactional paperwork
- Liaising professionally with clients, commercial agents, lenders and other third parties
- Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and maintaining accurate file records
- Dealing with telephone and email enquiries in a confident and professional manner
- Providing general administrative assistance to support the wider department
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within commercial or residential property
- Strong audio typing and document production skills
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively within a busy team environment
In return, we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Benenden Health Plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Discounted legal services
- Financial support for approved study
- Summer and Christmas social events
- A friendly, supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunities for career development and progression
If you are an experienced secretary or legal assistant looking for a new opportunity within commercial property, please send your CV to dbc@kingsfords.net.