Legal Secretary Conveyancing

FBC Manby Bowdler; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wolverhampton is seeking a proactive legal secretary/paralegal to join their Residential Conveyancing team. The successful candidate will support fee earners with property transactions, draft legal documents, and liaise with clients and third parties. Candidates should possess a minimum of 6 months' experience in residential conveyancing and strong organisational skills. The role offers benefits including annual leave, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Retail and healthcare discounts

Career development routes

Salary sacrifice pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in residential conveyancing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners throughout residential property transactions.
• Draft legal documents and prepare contracts.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders.
• Conduct searches and review title documentation.
• Maintain accurate case records ensuring compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Case management systems

Land Registry processes

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented legal secretary/paralegal support to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team in our Wolverhampton office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for property law and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction to completion
• Drafting legal documents, preparing contracts, and managing correspondence
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders
• Conducting searches and reviewing title documentation
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing (minimum 612 months preferred)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload
• Familiarity with case management systems and Land Registry processes

What We Offer

• 30 days annual leave
• Retail and health care discounts and expenses reimbursement
• Career development routes
• Salary sacrifice pension, cycle2work and electric vehicle lease scheme

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our client-focused team