Conveyancing Secretary

Reed; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary for a client based in Norwich. The role focuses on client care, title checks, and drafting contracts within a fast-paced conveyancing team.

Responsibilities include handling property searches, deposits, mortgage funds, Stamp Duty, and ensuring timely exchange and completion with Land Registry registration.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive.
• Attention to detail to spot risks in titles and searches.
• Strong communication with clients, agents, and lenders.
• Good time management to handle a heavy caseload.
• Proficiency with case management software and the Land Registry portal.

Responsibilities

• Client care: take instructions, explain terms, and provide fee estimates.
• Property searches: conduct local authority, environmental, and water searches.
• Title checking: review Land Registry documents and title deeds for ownership and boundaries.
• Drafting contracts: prepare sales contracts and negotiate terms with opposing solicitors.
• Financial handling: manage deposits, mortgage funds, and Stamp Duty.
• Exchange and completion: exchange contracts, transfer funds, and register ownership.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

IT Proficiency

Education

Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/Legal Executive

Tools

Land Registry portal

Case management software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary for our client based in Norwich.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Care: Take instructions, explain legal terms, and provide estimates of fees.

• Property Searches: Conduct local authority, environmental, and water searches to identify issues.

• Title Checking: Examine Land Registry documents and title deeds to confirm ownership and boundaries.

• Drafting Contracts: Prepare sales contracts and negotiate terms with the opposing side's solicitor.

• Financial Handling: Manage deposits, mortgage funds, and calculate Stamp Duty.

• Exchange and Completion: Exchange contracts, transfer funds, and register the new ownership with the Land Registry.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Qualifications: Often a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot legal risks in complex property titles and searches.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders.

• Time Management: Capable of handling a heavy caseload under tight deadlines.

• IT Proficiency: Experience using computerized case management systems and the Land Registry portal.