PSM Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join the Commercial Property team, for a reputable Solicitors, based in Maidstone. Previous legal secretarial experience is desirable and experience of working within a Commercial or Residential Property team would be an advantage; although full supervision, training and development opportunities will be provided. Alongside another Secretary, you will be carrying out a range of legal secretarial duties, supporting Legal Advisors in our Commercial Property team. You will be expected to efficiently utilise their systems and processes as part of your daily work to ensure the delivery of excellent client service and consistent contribution to the profitability of the team/firm. Technical Ability Proactively work with Legal Advisors to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet the clients’ expectations and deadlines Produce and amend documents with speed and accuracy as directed by / digitally dictated from Legal Advisors Proof read all work, checking for spelling and grammar Use key software packages and take responsibility for any training needs to improve relevant skills needed to meet the needs of the business Administration Ensure that all electronic filing and paper-based filing is up to date and Undertake file opening and closing activities Support Legal Advisors with file archiving Manage allocated Legal Advisors’ Microsoft Outlook Calendar Arrange appointments and book meeting rooms Prepare billing guides Send out invoices and other accounts related transactions Prepare maintained at regular intervals deed packets Carry out searches with the relevant providers Liaise with the Land Registry to make applications and enquiries Complete SDLT returns Photocopying and scanning as required Processing incoming and outgoing post Engrossing documents Professional Skills Liaise with clients in person, by telephone and email, including taking messages Attend team, partnership and training meetings as required Proactively support and collaborate with the other Secretary and provide cover as and when necessary to ensure that work is completed to a high standard and meets the required deadlines Provide full support to Legal Advisors in the full range of activities that are performed and to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested. The team currently consists of nine team members including Partners, Associates, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Assistants and Secretaries. You will be expected to work in a team alongside fellow team members, as well as independently assisting with a range of interesting work. This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday – Friday, office based. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established law firm. If you feel you have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful