Legal Secretary – Conveyancing
Location: Bognor-Regis
Salary: Circa £36k to £30k Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full time Permanent
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We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our friendly and professional conveyancing team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our legal professionals and ensuring the smooth operation of our conveyancing services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with clients both in-person and over the telephone
- Handling telephone communications with third parties, including solicitors and banks
- Providing conveyancing quotes to prospective clients
- Accessing and navigating key online portals, such as HMLR, Thirdfort, Amalytix, and Lender Exchange
- Completing CHAPS/BACS forms accurately and efficiently
- Maintaining central diaries and scheduling appointments
- Managing deeds and wills in accordance with firm policies
- Archiving and retrieving client files as needed
- Handling outgoing mail and ensuring timely dispatch
- Filing and undertaking general clerical duties
- Photocopying documents and correspondence
- Processing financial transactions including cheque requisitions and payment handling
- Promoting a safe and healthy working environment
- Contributing to the development and refinement of office procedures
- Performing other duties as required to support the firm
- Ensuring strict confidentiality of client data at all times
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous experience in a legal secretary role, ideally within a conveyancing department
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Familiarity with legal administrative systems and online portals
- A professional and client-focused approach
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high standards of work
For further information on this excellent opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV in the first instance