Legal Secretary Conveyancing

Connections Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their supportive property team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of conveyancing experience and will provide crucial administrative support, including managing files and liaising with clients. A friendly office environment and competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum are offered, with potential for hybrid working post-probation.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Competitive salary

Potential for hybrid working

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary in a conveyancing setting.
• Strong knowledge of property processes and legal terminology.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Open and manage residential and commercial conveyancing files.
• Draft standard documents and handle property searches.

Skills

Legal terminology

Fast typing

IT skills

Client-focused communication

Organizational skills

Tools

LEAP

InfoTrack

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary with 3–5 years’ conveyancing experience to join a busy and supportive property team.

This is a traditional legal secretary role — ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, is confident managing files and can provide dependable support from instruction to completion. We're seeking a seasoned legal support professional who takes pride in the efficiency and accuracy of their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
• Open and manage residential and/or commercial conveyancing files
• Draft standard documents and correspondence
• Handle property searches, Land Registry applications, SDLT returns and Companies House filings
• Monitor key dates and ensure accurate records are maintained
• Liaise professionally with clients, agents, and third parties
• Use case management systems effectively (LEAP and InfoTrack experience beneficial)
• Complete AML, compliance, and procedural checks accurately

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience as a legal secretary in a conveyancing setting
• Strong working knowledge of property processes and legal terminology
• Fast and accurate typing with excellent IT skills
• Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to manage routine matters independently
• A confident communicator with a proactive, client-focused approach

What’s on Offer:

• A friendly, close-knit working environment
• Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Office-based role with the potential for hybrid working after probation
• Opportunity to support experienced fee earners and make a meaningful contribution to case progression