Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Legal Secretary - Conveyancing to assist solicitors with residential and commercial property transactions. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting searches, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and strong proficiency in MS Office software. This full-time role offers a salary of £14 per hour with comprehensive benefits, including paid annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Pension scheme option

28 days paid annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in commercial or residential property.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal management software.
• Professional and friendly demeanour, with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with residential and/or commercial property transactions.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducting searches and reviewing title documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office Suite proficiency

Communication skills

Legal terminology understanding

Organisational abilities

Ability to handle fast-paced work

Tools

Legal management software

Job description

Office Angels are partnering a local firm in their search for a Property Legal Assistant to join their highly regarded forward-thinking company with a reputation for excellence.

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm Full time in the office

Salary: 14 P/H

Location: Lewes

Start Date: Ongoing

About your role

• Assisting solicitors with residential and/or commercial property transactions
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Conducting searches and reviewing title documents
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case files
• Providing general administrative support to the property team

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in commercial or residential property
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures
• Professional and friendly demeanour, with a proactive and can-do attitude

Next Steps

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview immediately and start asap!
• Please apply today with your up to date CV and contact details
• Office Angels is an employment agency. If you have trouble uploading your CV, please email it to (url removed) and put the job title as the subject

Benefits

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we’re always on hand to ensure you’re being well looked after
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you’re in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

By registering with Office Angels you will benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, have access to various interviewing techniques, regular updates of the local employment market and consistent feedback on all applications. This service is offered right through to the day you start your new role and beyond.

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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