Conveyancing Secretary

Simpson Judge; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in North Bristol is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to support their new conveyancing team. You will prepare documentation, manage searches, and liaise with clients and third parties to ensure smooth transactions. The ideal candidate will have legal secretary experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time position offers competitive salary and the chance to be part of a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced legal secretary within a conveyancing team.
• Excellent telephone manner with clients.
• Solid understanding of conveyancing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support across residential conveyancing.
• Prepare contract and transfer documentation.
• Manage own caseload of conveyancing files.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Excellent typing speed and accuracy

Confident communicator

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Conveyancing Secretary

Locations: North Bristol, office based.

Hours: Full time - Flexibility can be discussed.

Salary: £27,000

OVERVIEW

Our client is a respected regional law firm launching a brand-new office with a fresh conveyancing team, led by a new Head of Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm in a supportive environment.

Please note, this is not an entry level job into a Law firm. If you are a Paralegal/ Legal Admin/Legal Secretary looking to qualify, please take a look at our other vacancies on our website. www. simpsonjudge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will provide vital secretarial support across residential conveyancing, preparing documentation, managing searches, and liaising with clients and third parties to ensure transactions run smoothly. Working closely with fee earners in other offices and the Head of Department, you'll play an important role in the day-to‑day running of the conveyancing team.

• Preparing contract and transfer documentation.
• Ordering and chasing searches.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other relevant parties.
• Submitting SDLT returns via the Land Registry and Inland Revenue portals.
• Managing mortgage panel applications and CQS renewals.
• Handling post-completion matters and file closure.
• Supporting fee earners and providing cover during absences.
• Managing your own caseload of conveyancing files and ensuring timely progress to completion.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experienced legal secretary within a conveyancing team.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy, ideally with experience of digital dictation
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with clients in a calm and supportive manner.
• Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and case management systems
• Solid understanding of conveyancing procedures and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT submissions.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.