Legal Secretary (Private Client or Conveyancing

  • Achieve Professionals
  • Gravesend, Kent
  • Feb 26, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Legal Secretary Opportunities - Conveyancing & Private Client

Location: Kent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established, multi-office regional law firm is currently seeking two experienced Legal Secretaries to join its growing teams. Opportunities are available within:

• Residential Conveyancing

• Private Client

These are separate roles, offering long-term stability within a professional and supportive legal environment.

1 Conveyancing Legal Secretary

You will support Fee Earners within the Residential Property team, assisting with transactions from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Audio and copy typing of contracts, transfers and correspondence
  • Preparing Land Registry applications
  • Assisting with exchange and completion processes
  • Drafting completion statements
  • Supporting post-completion matters including SDLT submissions
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders
  • Managing diaries and files

Experience Required:

  • Previous experience within residential conveyancing
  • Strong understanding of the conveyancing process
  • Excellent typing and organisational skills
2 Private Client Legal Secretary

You will provide support to Fee Earners handling Wills, Probate, LPAs and estate administration matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Audio and copy typing of Wills, Probate documents and correspondence
  • Preparing estate administration and court documentation
  • Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and financial institutions
  • Managing files and diaries
  • Supporting billing and general administration

Experience Required:

  • Previous experience within a Private Client department
  • Strong attention to detail and discretion
  • Professional and empathetic client manner
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Stable roles within a reputable regional practice
  • Supportive team culture
  • Long-term career opportunity

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary within either Conveyancing or Private Client and are looking for your next move, we would welcome a confidential discussion.