Conveyancing - Legal Secretary

Hunter Savage; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Conveyancing team. This role involves providing secretarial support to solicitors, managing case files, and liaising with clients and various stakeholders. The successful candidate should have experience in a similar role and strong typing skills. A competitive salary and a permanent, full-time position are offered in a supportive team culture. The choice of office base is available in Newtownards or Bangor.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional team culture

Choice of office base

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a conveyancing team.
• Strong typing, audio typing and document production skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to solicitors in the conveyancing team.
• Prepare, draft and format legal documents including contracts and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks, and other solicitors to progress files efficiently.

Skills

Strong typing skills

Audio typing skills

Document production skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded law firm, who wish to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Conveyancing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, supportive office environment in either their Newtownards or Bangor office. The successful Legal Secretary will play a key role in supporting solicitors with residential conveyancing matters, client communications, and document preparation.

The Role

• Provide full secretarial support to solicitors in the conveyancing team
• Prepare, draft and format legal documents including contracts and correspondence
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks, and other solicitors to progress files efficiently
• Manage case files including scheduling deeds and handling relevant searches
• Maintain accurate records and update case management systems
• Provide general office and administrative support as required

The Person

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a conveyancing team
• Strong typing, audio typing and document production skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Confident working independently while also contributing to a team setting

The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time role
• Choice of office base (Newtownards or Bangor)
• Supportive, professional team culture with strong reputation in the market

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Legal Secretary job, please contact Hollie Wilson-O’Neill. Visit our website for a full list of legal support opportunities.