Legal Secretary

Focus Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Greater London is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of conveyancing experience and strong organizational skills. Join a supportive firm offering competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday. This role is fully office based with no parking available.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Group Income Protection Insurance

BUPA Cash plan

Regular events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year conveyancing experience in a law firm.
• Good working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes.
• Proactive and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to fee earners in conveyancing.
• Handle administrative duties, client calls, and updates.
• Open and maintain compliant case files.
• Draft contract packs and support administration.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

• Central office, with no parking
• Fully office based

Our client is seeking an experience full time Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team. You will work closely with their experienced Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers, providing support across a broad range of conveyancing matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm offering a competitive salary and benefits package within a supportive team environment.

We are looking for a team player with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a strong client service ethos. You\'ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to helping our conveyancing team deliver an outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Your role as Legal Assistant will be:
• Providing day-to-day support to fee earners across residential conveyancing transactions
• Managing a wide range of administrative duties, including handling client calls and providing updates to clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors
• Opening and maintaining compliant case files
• Drafting contract packs and supporting pre- and post-exchange administration
• Preparing COTs, carrying out final searches, and lodging SDLT and AP1 forms
• Handling Land Registry requisitions
• Audio and copy typing, dictation, and diary management

The Candidate

• It is essential you have a minimum of 1 years conveyancing experience in a law firm for this role
• Good working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication and client care skills with a proactive and professional approach
• High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection Insurance
• BUPA Cash plan
• Regular events