Legal Secretary – Residential Conveyancing

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a well‑established residential conveyancing team in Dartford. You will provide essential administrative support to ensure property transactions move smoothly from instruction to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Audio typing and preparing legal documents
• Drafting and dispatching legal correspondence
• Opening, closing and updating client files
• Managing diaries, appointments and client communications
• Conducting property searches and supporting exchange and completion stages
• Updating files using the Proclaim system

Required profile

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing as a legal secretary (preferred)
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process, especially exchange and completion
• Fast, accurate typing and excellent organisational skills
• Positive, proactive team player; recent graduates with strong typing ability may also be considered

Required skills

• Audio typing
• Proclaim software

What we offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) with bonus scheme
• Pension scheme and increasing annual leave with service
• On‑site parking and potential flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team culture with clear career progression opportunities