Legal Secretary Conveyancing

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Small Hythe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy conveyancing team in Tenterden. This role involves providing comprehensive support through managing diaries, handling client interactions, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in residential conveyancing and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory and bank holidays

Private healthcare after qualifying period

Workplace pension scheme

Annual bonuses for no sick leave

Firm-wide social events

Dress-down Fridays

Hybrid working opportunities after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing within a legal setting.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Technical proficiency with relevant software advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to the conveyancing team.
• Diary management and arranging client meetings.
• Audio transcription and preparing legal documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional client management

Technical proficiency

Tools

Land Registry Portal

BigHand

Searchflow

Oyez Forms

Partner 4 Windows

Job description

Position Title: Legal Secretary – Conveyancing
Location: Tenterden
Salary:£25,000 (NegotiableDependenton experience
Reference:BH-37184
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent (9am – 5:30pm Mon-Friday)

About The Firm:
My client is an established and reputable law firm, known for their professional and client-focused approach. They have a busy conveyancing department and pride themselves on providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas, with multiple offices across a large area of the South Of England.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy conveyancing team in Tenterden. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial assistance, manage diaries, handle client interaction, conduct audio transcription, prepare legal documentation, and manage telephone queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing full secretarial support to the conveyancing team.
• Diary management and arranging client meetings.
• Audio transcription and preparation of correspondence and legal documents.
• Handling telephone queries from clients and third parties.
• Submitting searches and preparing relevant legal forms.
• Meeting and greeting clients professionally.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing within a legal setting.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and professional client management.
• Technical proficiency, ideally with Land Registry Portal, BigHand, Oyez Forms, Searchflow, or Partner 4 Windows (advantageous).

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory and bank holidays.
• Firm sick pay scheme and private healthcare after qualifying period.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Staff discounts on legal services.
• Annual bonuses for no sick leave, first aid, and fire marshal training.
• Firm-wide social events including Christmas parties and summer BBQs.
• Dress-down Fridays and hybrid working opportunities after probation.

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Contact Phone: [phone]

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In accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19]

(https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made)