Legal Secretary

Fame Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fame Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a reputable North West London law firm to support a Partner in the Conveyancing department. You will manage secretarial duties, prepare documents, and handle drafting via digital dictation.

The role requires residential conveyancing expertise with some commercial property experience, excellent organisation and communication skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and third parties throughout the conveyancing process.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing is essential.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial conveyancing procedures.
• Experience with digital dictation is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Partner in the Conveyancing department.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, contracts and typing via digital dictation.
• Prepare contract packs, completion statements and supporting documentation.
• Open files, conduct AML checks and manage compliance procedures.
• Assist with Land Registry applications, registrations and SDLT submissions.
• Support commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and portfolio acquisitions.
• Assist with commercial conveyancing matters, including lease and transaction documentation.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and third parties throughout the conveyancing process.

Skills

Legal Secretary (conveyancing)

Conveyancing knowledge

Digital dictation

Organisational skills

Job description

A well-established and reputable law firm based in North West London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide dedicated support to one of its Solicitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Legal Secretary with residential conveyancing experience and some commercial property experience, providing administrative and legal support across both areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Partner within the Conveyancing department
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, contracts and typing via digital dictation
• Preparing contract packs, completion statements and supporting documentation
• Opening files, conducting AML checks and managing compliance procedures
• Assisting with Land Registry applications, registrations and SDLT submissions
• Supporting commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and portfolio acquisitions
• Assisting with commercial conveyancing matters, including lease and transaction documentation
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and third parties throughout the conveyancing process

Key Skills:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, with experience in conveyancing, is essential
• Knowledge of both residential and commercial conveyancing procedures
• Experience with digital dictation is essential
• Strong organisational and communication abilities

This is an excellent opportunity for an Legal Secretary with conveyancing expertise to join a well-established law firm in North West London.

Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to continually improving our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.