Residental Property Legal Secretary

Search Consultancy LTD; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Hampshire seeks an experienced Residential Property Legal Secretary to support a busy team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal secretarial work within the residential property field, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 plus benefits, with a focus on client service and collaborative work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Property/Conveyancing.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Confident communication skills in a professional manner.
• Fast, accurate typing and solid IT skills.
• Proactive approach and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support.
• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Handle search requests and Land Registry applications.
• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and lenders.
• Perform audio typing and maintain accurate file management.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Understanding of Conveyancing Process

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Typing Skills

Proactive Client Service

Job description

Residential Property Legal Secretary - Hampshire

Top-Tier Regional Law Firm | £28,000 + Benefits

A well-established and highly respected law firm in Hampshire is looking to welcome an experienced Residential Property Legal Secretary to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, proactive secretary who thrives in a client-focused, fast-paced conveyancing environment.

The Role

You will play a key part in supporting a busy Residential Property department, working closely with fee-earners to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the team.

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, including contracts, transfers, and completion statements
• Handling search requests, Land Registry applications, and client onboarding
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other third parties
• Audio typing and digital dictation
• Ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate file management

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Property/Conveyancing
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Confident communication skills and a polished, professional manner
• Fast, accurate typing and solid IT skills
• A proactive approach with a genuine commitment to client service

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.