Legal Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support their Residential Conveyancing team. This role offers excellent progression opportunities and involves managing files, ensuring compliance, and assisting fee earners with document preparation. With a focus on detail and organization, you will thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to operational improvements. The firm values its employees, providing a range of perks including a bonus scheme, health benefits, and hybrid working options. If you're ready to advance your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in service benefit

Medicash health plan

Free conveyancing for primary residence

Paid time off for volunteering

Enhanced maternity pay

Hybrid working policy

Ongoing training and career development support

Christmas party and social events

Qualifications

• 6-12 months' experience in a Conveyancing/Residential property environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer department files and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage billing processes and prepare contracts and applications.

Skills

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Tools

Case management system

Office 365

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Great progression opportunities with a leading North West firm

We're working alongside a leading North West law firm, recruiting a Legal Assistant / Executive Administrator to join their Residential Conveyancing team. Based in their Clitheroe office, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting fee earners on a range of residential property matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their legal career in a highly regarded firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer department files, including matter opening, ID checks, closing, archiving, and data updates
• Produce, file, copy, and scan documents as required
• Ensure file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and internal processes
• Manage billing processes and liaise with the Finance team
• Prepare contracts, SDLT forms, and Land Registry applications
• Draft documents for clients under the supervision of fee earners
• Maintain and update the case management system
• Handle telephone calls for the team, accurately capturing and relaying messages
• Contribute to operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What we need from you:

• A minimum of 6-12 months' legal support experience in a Conveyancing/Residential property environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

The Perks:

• Employee bonus scheme and company pension
• Death in service benefit and Medicash health plan (including annual health check and EAP support)
• Free conveyancing for the sale/purchase of your primary residence and free Wills
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year)
• Enhanced maternity pay and extended leave scheme
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes (car parking, tech, cycle to work, electric car)
• Hybrid working policy, and fresh fruit in offices
• Staff recognition awards, biannual promotion and salary review opportunities
• Company laptop, mobile, and free access to Office 365
• Ongoing training and career development support
• Christmas party, social events with matched funding, and employee referral bonuses

If you're interested, hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at [emailprotected]