Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Clear IT Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Secretary for their conveyancing team in Nottingham. The role involves providing high-quality secretarial support and managing legal documents, diaries, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a law firm with property matters and possess strong organizational skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a holiday purchase scheme, and a generous pension plan. This position suits proactive individuals ready to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Discounted conveyancing and wills services

Free annual eye tests

Generous pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm is essential.
• Experience supporting a Property/Conveyancing team is highly desirable.
• Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Property department.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and handle telephone enquiries.

Skills

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary

Fast, accurate typing

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Confident communication

Ability to prioritise

Job description

Due to ongoing expansion, my client is currently looking to recruit a Legal Secretary for their expanding conveyancing team in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Office.

The role offers a stable, friendly working environment and the opportunity to work closely with fee-earners across a wide range of conveyancing and property-related matters.

This position is well suited to someone with previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within property, who is organised, proactive, and confident liaising with clients and third parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Property department
• Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and handling telephone enquiries
• Opening and closing files, conducting Land Registry searches, and completing SDLT forms
• Preparing Completion Statements and assisting with invoicing
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and other stakeholders
• Ensuring all work is produced accurately, efficiently and in line with firm procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm (essential)
• Experience supporting a Property/Conveyancing team (highly desirable)
• Fast, accurate typing and strong document production skills
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a proactive, professional approach
• Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• Discounted conveyancing and wills services
• Free annual eye tests
• Generous pension scheme
• Supportive, welcoming team within a modern city‑centre office

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.