Dynamic Residential Property Legal Secretary

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Discounted services

Subsidised Parking

Birthday off

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Malton is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Residential Property team. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ensuring matters move smoothly from instruction to completion.

The role requires prior legal secretarial experience (preferably in property/conveyancing), accuracy, and a proactive, client‑facing approach. A fast-paced environment and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in residential property or conveyancing.
• Strong audio and copy typing with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Professional telephone manner and client care.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the team.
• Proactive attitude and discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and amend correspondence, contracts, reports and other legal documents.
• Produce documents using templates, precedents, dictation and fee earner instructions.
• Manage diaries and arrange client appointments and meetings.
• Act as first point of contact for clients, estate agents and lenders.
• Handle calls, emails and post; route items needing legal input to fee earners.
• Open, close and maintain client files per firm procedures.
• Keep case management systems and client records up to date.
• Prepare correspondence and documents for signature and dispatch.
• Carry out copying, scanning and filing; perform general admin duties.
• Assist with client onboarding, identification checks and compliance processes.
• Support fee earners with exchange and completion administration and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients and third parties under fee earner direction.
• Provide cover for other secretarial team members as needed.
• Help the department run smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Audio typing

Copy typing

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Telephone manner

Client care

Confidentiality

Independent working

Tools

Legal case management system

Job description

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Malton is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Residential Property team. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ensuring matters move smoothly from instruction to completion.

The role requires prior legal secretarial experience (preferably in property/conveyancing), accuracy, and a proactive, client‑facing approach. A fast-paced environment and attention to detail are essential.