Conveyancing Legal Secretary

KineticPlc; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Friendly environment

Career development

Job summary

Kinetic Recruitment is partnering with a respected Heywood law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary for the Residential Conveyancing Department. You will support fee earners and clients, manage varying workloads, and help ensure timely progression of property transactions in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires excellent organisation, strong attention to detail and superb communication skills. Monday‑Friday, with no weekend work, in a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Residential Conveyancing environment is essential.
• Excellent typing speed and accurate document preparation.
• Strong IT and MS Office skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, transfer documents, statements and client bills.
• Order redemption figures, property searches and mortgage funds.
• Prepare and submit Certificates of Title (COT).
• Handle Land Registry requisitions and final searches.
• Update lender portals and LMS transactions.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors by phone and email.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to the conveyancing team.
• Manage diaries, correspondence and case files efficiently.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements.
• Support the progression of property transactions from instruction to completion.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Legal secretarial

Microsoft Office

Document preparation

LMS systems

Communication

Tools

Legal case management system

Job description

Heywood, England, North West

Permanent

Kinetic Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Heywood who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to support their busy Residential Conveyancing Department. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth progression of property transactions, working closely with fee earners, clients, estate agents and third parties throughout the conveyancing process. The successful candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent attention to detail and be confident managing a varied workload within a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing contracts, transfer documents, completion statements and client bills
• Ordering redemption figures, property searches and requesting mortgage funds
• Preparing and submitting Certificates of Title (COT)
• Carrying out final searches and dealing with Land Registry requisitions
• Updating lender portals and managing LMS transactions
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors via telephone and email
• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the conveyancing team
• Managing diaries, correspondence and case files efficiently
• Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements
• Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a Residential Conveyancing role is essential
• Experience using legal case management systems
• Fast, accurate typing and strong document preparation skills
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends
• Join a reputable and established law firm
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Varied and interesting workload within a busy conveyancing department

If you have residential conveyancing experience and are looking to join a respected firm where your skills and experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.