Property Secretary

Crone Corkill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking an experienced Property Secretary to support a top-tier property team in managing commercial and residential transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in a legal secretarial role, strong document production skills, and proficiency in iManage and Excel. Join a collaborative team known for its high-quality work and robust client relationships, and contribute significantly to the team’s success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a property legal secretarial role.
• Familiarity with commercial and high-value residential workflows.
• Experience managing Land Registry and SDLT processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client onboarding, AML and KYC procedures.
• Manage completions and prepare bills.
• Handle dictations and support the team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Document production skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Tools

iManage

BigHand

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Property Secretary

Location: Central London
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Property Secretary to support a leading London Property team working across commercial, residential and mixed‑use matters. This is a varied and hands‑on role supporting multiple fee earners and playing a pivotal part in the smooth progression of transactions. If you enjoy working in a busy legal environment, managing high‑value property matters, and coordinating completions with confidence and accuracy, this role will suit you well.

What you will do:

• Assist with client onboarding, AML and KYC procedures, Land Registry applications, document preparation, engrossments, SDLT submissions, ordering searches
• Manage completions, prepare bills, and correspond with clients, lenders, estate agents, and other solicitors
• Handle dictations, assist with telephone duties, and support the team with both administrative and legal tasks as you develop

What you’ll bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a property legal secretarial role
• Strong document production skills, familiarity with commercial and high‑value residential workflows, and experience managing Land Registry and SDLT processes
• Detail‑focused, organized, confident managing multiple deadlines, and able to communicate professionally at all levels
• Proficiency with tools such as iManage, BigHand, Outlook, and Excel is essential

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected London law firm with a long‑standing reputation and a collaborative, supportive team culture. You’ll play a key role within a successful property practice known for high‑quality work and strong client relationships.