Legal Secretary (Conveyancing)

Amy Tyndall Design; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal field is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and will be responsible for supporting a fee earner with all administrative tasks. They offer a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and private healthcare after 6 months of employment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday & Bank holidays

Private Health care (After 6 months of continuous employment)

Discounted legal services

Summer socials and Christmas black tie events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a secretary in a conveyancing environment is essential.
• Proficiency in conveyancing software required.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support and manage legal documents.
• Organise filing systems ensuring all paperwork is accessible.
• Liaise with clients and manage diary and appointments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Tools

Conveyancing and legal case management software

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary (Conveyancing)

Location: Tenterden

Job Type: Full time/permanent (Office based)

Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30

Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on experience)

We are excited to be supporting a well established business in their search for a Secretary, the role will be working in the conveyancing team and supporting a fee earner on a 1-2-1 basis. They have a fantastic reputation locally and many of the team have worked there for several years!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to our conveyancing team, facilitating smooth transaction processes.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, legal documents, and forms related to residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Maintain and organise electronic and manual filing systems ensuring all paperwork is up to date and easily accessible.
• Liaise with clients, banks, estate agents, and other third parties to ensure timely progression of conveyancing transactions.
• Handle telephone enquiries, emails, and other communications with efficiency and professionalism.
• Assist in diary management, scheduling appointments, and supporting the conveyancing team in all administrative tasks.
• Conduct property searches, check property registration details, and manage pre-exchange and post-completion matters.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Previous experience as a secretary in a conveyancing environment is essential.
• Proficiency in using conveyancing and legal case management software.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
  
  

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday & Bank holidays
• Private Health care (After 6 months of continuous employment)
• Discounted legal services
• Summer socials and Christmas black tie events
• Much more..