Residential Property Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet juridique reconnu recherche un secrétaire juridique expérimenté pour rejoindre son département de conveyancing résidentiel. Le rôle exige un soutien secretarial à l'équipe légale, avec la responsabilité de gérer la progression des dossiers et d'assurer un service client de haute qualité. Une expérience antérieure en conveyancing est essentielle, et le cabinet offre des opportunités d'évolution de carrière.

Benefits

Jusqu'à 28 jours de congés + jours fériés + option d'achat et de vente de jours

Promotion interne et soutien total pour l'apprentissage

Contribution de 4% à la pension de l'employeur

Services juridiques à prix réduit

Qualifications

• Au moins 3 ans d'expérience en tant que secrétaire juridique.
• Expérience dans un département de conveyancing.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un support secretarial aux avocats dans le département de conveyancing.
• Gérer les communications avec les clients et d'autres parties prenantes.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Détail

Rapidité de frappe

Gestion des fichiers

Tools

Systèmes de gestion de cas

MS Office

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Residential Property Legal Secretary, Wiltshire

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Client:

Simpson Judge

Location:

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Reference: CWS434

OVERVIEW:
A well-regarded and long-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Residential Conveyancing department. You will provide support to a friendly and collaborative legal team dealing with a broad mix of property transactions. The successful candidate will have previous experience as a legal secretary – ideally within conveyancing and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth progression of matters and delivering a high standard of client care.

Please note: This opportunity is not suitable for Legal Graduates or Legal Assistants seeking a training contract. We are looking for a long-term Legal Secretary. While there may be opportunities for progression in the future, this role is intended for someone who is committed to the position for at least a couple of years or ideally longer

DAY TO DAY
* Providing secretarial support to fee earners in the conveyancing department including preparing correspondence and legal documents, managing case files, handling client communications, scheduling appointments, and liaising with estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and other stakeholders.
* Duties include audio and copy typing, managing incoming communications, diary management, opening and closing client files, assisting with Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, and local authority searches, preparing contract packs, completion statements, invoices, attendance notes, and court bundles using Bundledocs.
* Ensuring document accuracy, compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements, and participating in ongoing training as required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* At least 3 years as a Legal Secretary
* At least 3 years working in a conveyancing department
* Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to post completion
* Excellent typing speed and accuracy, ideally with experience of digital dictation
* Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with clients in a calm and supportive manner. Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Proficient in MS Office and case management systems

BENEFITS:
* Up to 28 days Holiday + Bank + option to buy and sell + additional days
* Clear career progression and full support provided by your team to help you learn and develop as much as possible. They hire for longevity and prefer to promote internally.
* 4% employer pension contribution
* Discounted Legal Services
* Dress down days
* Loads more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk

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