Conveyancing Legal Secretary

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the UK is seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their Property team. This role involves providing administrative support for residential and commercial conveyancing matters, preparing legal documents, and managing deadlines. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong IT and organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally within a conveyancing or property team.
• Excellent typing and IT skills, confident with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents and contracts.
• Assist with property transactions, including sales and remortgages.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and deadlines for fee earners.

Skills

Proven experience as a legal secretary

Excellent typing and IT skills

Strong organisational skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to manage a busy workload

Team player with a proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their busy Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive secretary to support solicitors and paralegals working on residential and commercial conveyancing matters.

You will be part of a professional and supportive team, providing crucial administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and contracts.
• Assist with property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and deadlines for fee earners.
• Maintain and update case management systems and client records.
• Liaise with clients, mortgage lenders, estate agents, and other third parties.
• Support fee earners with billing and file management.
• Ensure all files and documents comply with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally within a conveyancing or property team.
• Excellent typing and IT skills, confident with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Team player with a proactive, flexible, and positive attitude.

Why Apply

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work within a supportive, professional, and collaborative team.
• Exposure to a varied caseload of residential and commercial property matters.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within the firm.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Conveyancing Legal Secretary looking for your next role, please submit your CV or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion.