Legal Secretary - Property & Probate

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in South London is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to the Head of Probate and Head of Property Management. You will play a vital role in document preparation and client communications in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of conveyancing and probate processes, excellent organisational skills, and a calm, professional demeanor.

Benefits

Supportive and professional working environment

Focus on staff development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a legal secretarial role, specifically within property and probate.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing transactions and probate processes.
• Excellent digital dictation and copy typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Head of Probate and Property Management.
• Prepare legal documents and manage client files.
• Communicate with clients and third parties professionally.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Conveyancing knowledge

Probate knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

InfoTrack

Osprey Legal

Job description

Legal Secretary – Property & Probate | Brixton, London | Full Time – Office Based | £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Our client has been serving members of the public for approaching 40 years. They provide a broad and detailed range of legal services to their clients in London & Nationally.

They are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to support the Head of Probate and the Head of Property Management. This is an important, client-facing role within a busy and respected South London law firm. The successful candidate will provide full secretarial support across both departments and must be confident working with conveyancing and private client matters.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a legal secretarial role, specifically within property and
• Probate
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing transactions (residential and/or commercial) and probate processes
• High level of proficiency in using InfoTrack and Osprey Legal systems
• Excellent digital dictation and copy typing skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise
• Effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and calm approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with accuracy and attention to detail
  
  

What will your role look like?

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Probate and the Head of Property Management
• Prepare and amend legal documents and correspondence, including contracts, transfer deeds, wills, lasting powers of attorney, inheritance tax forms, probate applications, and letters
• Open, maintain, and close client files in line with firm protocols and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures
• Manage diaries, arrange client meetings, and ensure the timely handling of all correspondence and documentation
• Liaise directly with Aneesha Bhunjun and Alphonso Wynter on matter progress, deadlines, and client communications
• Communicate professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, HM Land Registry, HMCTS, and other third parties
• Use InfoTrack and Osprey Legal software for document preparation, file management, and online submissions
• Submit SDLT returns and Land Registry applications, and assist with the preparation and lodging of probate and estate administration documents.
• Ensure files are kept up to date and all documents are accurately recorded and stored
• Perform general administrative duties, including photocopying, scanning, filing, and preparing bundles
  
  

What can you expect in return?

• Supportive and professional working environment with strong focus on staff development
  
  

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