Conveyancing Legal Secretary

PATHWAY CAREERS LTD; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in East Belfast is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary to support solicitors in their Conveyancing and Wills & Estates department. The ideal candidate will have experience as a legal secretary, with strong typing and communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, development opportunities, and exposure to various property matters. Applications are treated with confidentiality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary in private client or conveyancing departments.
• Proficient in document preparation.
• Confident client-facing manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors.
• Prepare and manage correspondence and client documentation.
• Draft and format legal documents.

Skills

Strong typing skills

Audio typing skills

Excellent organization

Attention to detail

Time management abilities

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Conveyancing software

Job description

Conveyancing Secretary – Conveyancing / Wills & Estates, East Belfast

A well-established law firm based in East Belfast is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary to join their Conveyancing, Wills & Estates department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a busy team of solicitors and legal executives while developing your skills in private client work and residential/commercial property transactions.

Overview

A well-established law firm based in East Belfast is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary to join their Conveyancing, Wills & Estates department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a busy team of solicitors and legal executives while developing your skills in private client work and residential/commercial property transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Conveyancing, Wills & Estates team.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, letters of engagement, and client documentation.
• Draft and format legal documents, including contracts, deeds, wills, and estate planning paperwork.
• Manage solicitor diaries, appointments, and scheduling of client meetings.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and third parties to progress matters efficiently.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with administrative and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with billing, file management, and other general office duties as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a legal secretary in private client or conveyancing departments is highly desirable.
• Strong typing, audio typing, and document preparation skills.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
• Confident client-facing manner with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems; experience with conveyancing software is a plus.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive team specialising in private client and conveyancing work.
• Exposure to a wide range of residential and commercial property matters, wills, and estates.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured support and development opportunities to further your career within private client law.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time.