Legal Assistant Conveyancing

Sterling Cross Trading LLP; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Commercial and Residential Conveyancing team. You will provide administrative and secretarial support for a varied caseload ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in conveyancing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in legal documentation systems. This role offers a salary of £25,000 - £32,000 per annum, a company pension, and additional benefits, with on-site work requirements.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within conveyancing.
• Practical experience using Land Registry Portal, SDLT forms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal files and documentation.
• Provide administrative support across varied conveyancing caseload.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and correspondence.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Land Registry Portal

Case management systems

Digital dictation

Job description

We are currently working with a well-established and reputable legal practice based in Chelmsford , who are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Commercial and Residential Conveyancing team .

This is a fantastic opportunity for a conveyancing professional who is highly organised, detail-driven, and confident supporting fee earners in a busy property department.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors and fee earners, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across a varied conveyancing caseload. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining legal files and documentation
• Audio, digital and copy typing
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and correspondence
• Supporting the smooth progression of conveyancing matters within the department

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will already have experience working within a legal environment, ideally within conveyancing. Our client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring a proactive approach to the team.

Key requirements include:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within conveyancing
• Practical experience using the Land Registry Portal, SDLT forms, case management systems and digital dictation
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and conveyancing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectivelyHigh attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A discreet and professional approach when handling confidential information

Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

Location

This role is office-based in Chelmsford , so candidates must be able to reliably commute or be planning to relocate prior to starting.