Full job description*£25,000-£28,000 salary
*Friendly, supportive property team
*Excellent career progression opportunities
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:
*Audio typing and digital dictation
*Opening and closing client files
*Preparing and producing property documentation
*Assisting with lease extensions and deeds
*Handling Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submissions
*Ordering property searches
*Obtaining documents and information from Companies House
*Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents and other third parties
*Coordinating the Partner’s diary and appointments
*Providing general administrative support to keep matters progressing efficiently
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:
*Previous Legal Secretary experience within property/conveyancing
*Strong audio typing and document-production skills
*Excellent organisation and attention to detail
*Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and third parties
*The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment
*A proactive, adaptable and driven approach
*A professional and collaborative manner
What’s on offer? *£25,000–£28,000 salary
*9am–5pm working hours
*23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
*Holiday entitlement increasing to 26 days after two years
*Standard pension
*Perkbox benefits
*Fully paid firm-wide events and social activities
*System training
*Genuine opportunities for progression
*Friendly, supportive working environment
*Approachable Partners and a collaborative open-plan office
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.