Residential property secretary

Forrester Sylvester mackett; Frome; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary to assist in the processing of residential property transactions. Key responsibilities include handling sales and purchases, audio typing, and providing reception support. Candidates should have a good working knowledge of freehold residential conveyancing and strong typing skills. This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule with 28 days holiday in addition to public holidays.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in similar role desirable.
• Strong typing skills and knowledge of English grammar required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing conveyancing work in Residential Property department.
• Handle residential sales, purchases, and re-mortgages according to guidelines.
• Provide reception cover and perform reception duties as necessary.

Skills

Good working knowledge of freehold residential conveyancing

Accurate typing

Good sense of layout and presentation of letters and documentation

Good telephone manner

Ability to deal with clients

Job description

Previous experience desirable

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Holiday: 28 days in addition to public holidays

Job purpose

Conveyancing Secretary

To assist in processing the conveyancing work in the Residential Property department

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Residential Sales, Purchases and re‑Mortgages in accordance with the firm’s guidelines and protocols from time to force.
2. Assist your principal with the residential conveyancing work.
3. Audio typing, preparing and amending documents.
4. Undertake all necessary and ancillary tasks incidental to Residential Conveyancing.
5. Liaise with Accounts department to obtain cheques etc, as necessary.
6. Utilise residential property case manager forms/letters.
7. Provide reception cover and carry out reception duties when required.

Skills

• Good working knowledge of freehold residential conveyancing.
• Accurate typing.
• Good sense of layout and presentation of letters and documentation and knowledge of English grammar.
• Good telephone manner.
• Ability to deal with clients.