Conveyancing Secretary

Law Staff; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Staff in St Albans is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their team. This long‑term role suits a dedicated professional who thrives in a supportive, professional environment.

You will bring at least 2 years of Residential Conveyancing secretarial experience, strong digital dictation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and discretion to manage a busy workload and client files.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary in Residential Conveyancing.
• Long-term commitment to a Legal Secretary role.
• Strong experience with digital dictation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Professional, discreet approach with clients.
• Ability to manage workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills including Land Registry Portal proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing, preparing letters, emails and legal correspondence
• Drafting and amending documents from digital dictation
• Preparing conveyancing documentation including lease extensions, deeds, completion statements and Land Registry forms
• Opening and closing client files
• Managing incoming post, emails and telephone enquiries
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents and other professionals
• Preparing bills and supporting the billing process
• Requesting cheques, arranging bank transfers and processing payments
• Photocopying, scanning, printing and arranging couriers
• Providing reception cover when required

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Digital dictation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion & professionalism

Workload management

IT skills

Tools

Land Registry Portal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, based in St Albans, is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated career Legal Secretary who is passionate about providing high-quality administrative support and is looking for a long-term position within a professional and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities for this Conveyancing Secretary role:

• Audio typing, preparing letters, emails and legal correspondence
• Drafting and amending documents from digital dictation
• Preparing conveyancing documentation including lease extensions, deeds, completion statements and Land Registry forms
• Opening and closing client files
• Managing incoming post, emails and telephone enquiries
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents and other professionals
• Preparing bills and supporting the billing process
• Requesting cheques, arranging bank transfers and processing payments
• Photocopying, scanning, printing and arranging couriers
• Providing reception cover when required

Requirements of the Conveyancing Legal Secretary:

• A minimum of 2 years’ solid experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Conveyancing.
• A genuine career Legal Secretary who is committed to remaining in a Legal Secretary role long-term.
• Strong experience in digital dictation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail.
• A professional, confident and discreet approach when dealing with clients.
• The ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using the Land Registry Portal.

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