Legal Conveyancing Secretary

Magpie Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Staines is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant Conveyancing to support their residential property team. The role includes managing legal documents, client files, and handling Land Registry submissions. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of conveyancing experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment, alongside a benefits package that includes pension contributions and additional leave.

Benefits

Employer contribution pension scheme

Death in service benefit

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday as additional annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of conveyancing assistance experience.
• Strong calendar and file management skills.
• Experience with managing compliance and AML checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using case management.
• Open/close client files, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Manage diaries and coordinate transaction timelines.
• Handle Land Registry applications and Stamp Duty submissions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Time management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Ability to work under pressure

Positive, collaborative attitude

Tools

Leap case management system

Job description

Legal Conveyancing Secretary - Residential Property

Location: Staines

Contract Type: Permanent

Office Based Role

Salary: £30,000

Our client is a well-established legal practice with multiple offices across the south east, specialising in personal, family and business legal services. They're looking for a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant Conveyancing to join their residential property team. If you have conveyancing experience and want to progress your career within a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity.

Position

As a Legal Assistant Conveyancing, you'll play a vital role in supporting fee earners throughout the residential property transaction lifecycle. You'll manage essential administrative and legal tasks that keep transactions moving smoothly, from preparing documentation and handling Land Registry submissions to managing diaries and supporting accounts. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to delivering excellent service to clients navigating one of life's most significant purchases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using the case management system
• Open and close client files, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and compliance
• Perform anti‑money laundering (AML) and conflict of interest checks
• Manage fee earner diaries and coordinate transaction timelines
• Download Title documents and prepare Contract packs for residential transactions
• Handle Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and Land Registry applications
• Support accounts and billing processes
• Assist fee earners with pre‑exchange, exchange and post‑completion tasks
• Prioritise workload effectively under pressure to meet transaction deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of conveyancing assistance experience
• Excellent customer service skills and professional communication
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Word
• Strong calendar and file management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Initiative and a positive, collaborative attitude
• Experience with Leap case management system (advantageous)
• Commute of under 30 minutes to office location

Benefits

• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday as additional annual leave
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Alongside this benefits package, you'll join a values‑driven legal practice where building genuine client relationships and supporting colleagues are central to how they work. You'll develop your conveyancing expertise within a friendly team that values your contributions and invests in your professional growth.

How to Apply

If you're looking to advance your conveyancing career and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please send your application to us at (url removed) Include your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant conveyancing experience, and any supporting documents that demonstrate your suitability for the position. Please confirm your commute time to the office location in your application.