LEGAL SECRETARY / LEGAL ASSISTANT – RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING – STEVENAGE REF. NO: L4L1145

Legals 4 Lawyers; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Stevenage seeks an experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant for their Residential Conveyancing and Private Client Departments. Key responsibilities include managing client files, handling telephone enquiries, and administrative support. Candidates should possess strong typing skills, ideally with a year of experience in Residential Conveyancing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Enjoy a competitive salary of £23,015.00 to £28,000.00 with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

23 days holidays plus extra Birthday and Bank Holidays

On-site free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant in Residential Conveyancing.
• Experience with audio dictation and typing from dictation onto templates.
• Knowledge of legal drafting skills is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Admin work related to Residential Conveyancing.
• Taking telephone enquiries and providing client updates.
• Managing and organising client files and documents.

Skills

Fast and accurate typing skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

LEAP (case management system)

Job description

LEGAL SECRETARY / LEGAL ASSISTANT – RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING – STEVENAGE

REF NO: L4L1145

Location: STEVENAGE

The role is within the Residential Conveyancing and Private Client Departments of a well‑established law firm dedicated to providing tailored legal services.

Responsibilities

• Admin work related to Residential Conveyancing, including using the Land Registry Portal and case management system (LEAP).
• Taking telephone enquiries and providing client updates on current purchase/sale.
• Assisting the Residential Property Fee Earner with all admin tasks.
• Managing and organising client files and documents.
• Liaising with clients and other parties involved in property transactions.
• Preparing and sending out initial client care letters with enclosures.
• Assisting with general administration tasks and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Occasional support in the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department.
• Understanding conveyancing transactional processes and supporting post‑completion activities.

Requirements

• Good secretarial and fast, accurate typing keyboard skills.
• Experience with audio dictation and typing from dictation onto templates.
• Knowledge of case management system (LEAP) is helpful; induction provided.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant in Residential Conveyancing and, ideally, Wills, Trusts and Probate.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
• Knowledge of legal drafting skills is useful but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £23,015.00 – £28,000.00 per annum, depending on experience, with annual reviews.
• Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including company pension, private medical insurance, health & wellbeing programme, and sick pay.
• Holidays: 23 days plus extra Birthday and Bank Holidays; office closed at Christmas and includes a Christmas bonus.
• On‑site free parking.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible 9‑5ish.

About the Work Environment

• Modern office setting with casual dress code.
• Company events and employee mentoring programme.
• Growth opportunities and career progression.

We welcome applications from experienced Legal Secretaries or Legal Assistants with strong keyboard skills looking to enhance their legal career.