Legal Secretary (Conveyancing)

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established legal practice in the United Kingdom is looking for a Conveyancing Secretary with at least 1 year of experience. The role involves assisting a busy residential conveyancing team with all aspects of property transactions. Offering a competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000, this position can be either full-time or part-time. Join a supportive team culture and enjoy a range of benefits including a pension scheme, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Additional leave entitlement

Life insurance

Casual dress policy

Employee discounts

Referral incentives

Sick pay

Health and wellbeing cashback plan

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of conveyancing experience is required.
• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Secretary, or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of associated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support residential conveyancing team with property transactions.
• Prepare conveyancing documentation and manage files.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.

Skills

Conveyancing process understanding

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

IT skills

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for aConveyancing Secretary with 1 year of experience to join a long-established legal practice known for providing exceptional service to a wide and varied client base.

As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will be supporting a busy residential conveyancing team, assisting with all aspects of property transactions from instruction to completion.

This role can be full-time or part-time offering salary range of £25,000 - £28,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Opening new client files and completing initial due diligence.
• Preparing and managing conveyancing documentation, including contract packs, mortgage and search reports.
• Drafting transfer documents, requisitions on title, and routine correspondence under supervision.
• Reviewing and responding to property enquiries.
• Obtaining and verifying redemption figures, ensuring files are ready for exchange and completion.
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other third parties by phone, email, and in person.
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with file closures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
• Have at least 1 year of conveyancing experience.
• Solid understanding of residential conveyancing processes and associated documentation.
• Skilled in case management systems and IT tools.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident IT skills, including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Additional leave entitlement
• Life insurance
• Casual dress policy
• Employee discounts
• Referral incentives
• Sick pay
• Health and wellbeing cashback plan
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm that values professional growth and a positive working culture.

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