Legal Secretary

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity?

Would a modern approach, with traditional values, suit your work style?

Are you looking for a role where your support skills are truly valued?

If you are anan experiecedResidential Conveyancing Secretarylooking for anew opportunity, this could be your next career move.The ideal candidate will providesecretarial and administrative support toconveyancing solicitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of residential property transactions from instruction to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Correspond professionally and timeously with with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Open and close client files, ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
• Conduct Land Registry and local authority searches.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Assist with billing and financial transactions related to property sales and purchases.
• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and answering telephone calls.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant legal terminology.
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience with digital dictation and audio typing.
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures and compliance checks.

We understand how busy you are during the working day so we are more than happy to talk to you outside of office hours or over the weekend. Just apply and email us and we can schedule a time that is suitable for you.