Conveyancing Secretary

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

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd in St Albans seeks an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a busy team and provide high-quality administrative support. This is a long-term, professional position within a supportive environment.

You will perform audio typing, draft letters from digital dictation, manage conveyancing paperwork, and liaise with clients and lenders. A minimum of two years' residential conveyancing secretarial experience is required, with strong IT skills and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Conveyancing.
• Career-long commitment to a Legal Secretary role.
• Strong experience in digital dictation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional, confident and discreet with clients.
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and drafting letters and legal correspondence.
• Drafting and amending documents from digital dictation.
• Preparing conveyancing documents including leases, deeds and Land Registry forms.
• Opening and closing client files and managing incoming post, emails and calls.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents and other professionals.
• Preparing bills and assisting with billing processes.
• Requesting cheques, arranging bank transfers and processing payments.
• Photocopying, scanning, printing and arranging couriers.
• Providing reception cover when required.

Skills

Audio typing

Client communication

Organisation

Discretion

Prioritisation

Tools

Land Registry Portal

Microsoft Office

Digital dictation software

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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