Legal Secretary - Conveyancing | £25k - £28k

QED Legal; Salisbury, Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their dynamic property department in Salisbury. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive team within a fast-paced environment. You will assist a Senior Fee Earner with various administrative tasks, including typing legal documents and managing client communications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the conveyancing process and excellent audio typing and IT skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and clear career progression paths in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Discounts

33 Days Holiday

Additional 10 Days for Long Service

Work-Life Balance Focus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a conveyancing role.
• Strong knowledge of post-exchange and post-completion stages.

Responsibilities

• Support a Senior Fee Earner with administrative and secretarial tasks.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and mortgage lenders.

Skills

Audio Typing

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Knowledge of Conveyancing Process

Education

Experience in Conveyancing Role

Job description

NEW VACANCY Legal Secretary - Conveyancing | £25k - £28k

A well-regarded regional law firm is looking for a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their busy property department at their Salisbury office. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team in a fast-paced and professional environment.

In this role, you’ll be supporting a Senior Fee Earner with a variety of administrative and secretarial tasks. This includes typing dictated letters, contracts, leases, and other legal documents, as well as handling day-to-day administration. You’ll liaise with clients, other solicitors, mortgage lenders, and estate agents, provide quotations for routine transactions, and prepare post-exchange and post-completion documentation. You’ll also be responsible for completing Local Authority and pre-exchange searches, opening new files, and preparing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.

Ideally, you’ll have at least two years of experience in a conveyancing role with strong knowledge of the conveyancing process, especially the post-exchange and post-completion stages. Excellent audio typing skills, strong IT skills, and effective communication abilities are essential.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary based on experience, company pension, employee discounts, and 33 days’ holiday (plus an additional 10 days for long service), as well as clear pathways for career progression. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a strong focus on work-life balance.

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV.