Legal Secretary

Right Match Recruitment Group Limited; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group Limited is seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to support the busy Conveyancing team in South East London. This full-time, permanent, office-based role offers a salary of £26,000–£30,000 DOE.

Experience in conveyancing is advantageous but candidates from other legal disciplines are welcome to develop in residential and commercial property matters. Excellent organisational and client-care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to Conveyancing Solicitors.
• Managing client communications via telephone, email and correspondence.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents relating to residential and commercial property transactions.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Carrying out Land Registry applications and property searches.
• Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative duties.
• Supporting the team to ensure property transactions progress efficiently.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Conveyancing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Location: South East London

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Office Based)

Right Match Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in South East London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to support their busy Conveyancing team.

Whilst previous conveyancing experience would be advantageous, our client is also keen to meet experienced Legal Secretaries from other areas of law who are looking to develop their career within residential and commercial property.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to Conveyancing Solicitors.
• Managing client communications via telephone, email and correspondence.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents relating to residential and commercial property transactions.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Carrying out Land Registry applications and property searches.
• Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative duties.
• Supporting the team to ensure property transactions progress efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally familiar with case management systems.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively and work to deadlines.
• Professional, reliable and able to maintain strict confidentiality.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm offering a supportive working environment and genuine long-term career prospects.