Commercial Property Legal Secretary

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• £25,000-£28,000 salary
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• Friendly, supportive property team
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• Excellent career progression opportunities
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Commercial Property Legal Secretary Canterbury | £25,000–£28,000 | Full-time, office-based Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing? A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Canterbury is looking for a driven and adaptable Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join its friendly property team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an approachable Partner and experienced lawyers within a supportive firm that offers a positive working environment and genuine opportunities to develop your career. The role Working within a close-knit team of four, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Partner and fee earners. Your responsibilities will include:\n

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• Audio typing and digital dictation
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• Opening and closing client files
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• Preparing and producing property documentation
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• Assisting with lease extensions and deeds
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• Handling Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submissions
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• Ordering property searches
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• Obtaining documents and information from Companies House
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• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents and other third parties
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• Coordinating the Partner's diary and appointments
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• Providing general administrative support to keep matters progressing efficiently
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About you Previous experience within a property department is highly desirable, whether your background is in Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing. You will ideally have:\n

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• Previous Legal Secretary experience within property/conveyancing
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• Strong audio typing and document-production skills
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• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
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• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and third parties
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• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment
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• A proactive, adaptable and driven approach
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• A professional and collaborative manner
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What's on offer? \n

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• £25,000–£28,000 salary
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• 9am–5pm working hours
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• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Holiday entitlement increasing to 26 days after two years
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• Standard pension
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• Perkbox benefits
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• Fully paid firm-wide events and social activities
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• System training
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• Genuine opportunities for progression
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• Friendly, supportive working environment
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• Approachable Partners and a collaborative open-plan office
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This is a fully office-based position in Canterbury. There is no on-site parking, although nearby Park & Ride facilities and train connections make the office accessible. Interested? If you are an experienced Property Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity with a supportive and established Canterbury firm, apply today for immediate consideration. Commercial Property experience isn't essential — experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretaries are also strongly encouraged to apply.