Job Details

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential Property & Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a well established and highly regarded law firm.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong property experience who enjoys working in a busy, client-focused environment and providing high-quality support to fee earners.

The Role

You will provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to a busy Property team, assisting with a varied caseload and helping to ensure matters progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing proactive secretarial support to Solicitors.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, including using digital dictation.
• Opening and closing files and assisting with the general administration of property matters.
• Managing diaries, appointments, meetings and deadlines.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers and other third parties by telephone and email.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of conveyancing documentation.
• Supporting fee earners with exchanges, completions and post-completion administration.
• Carrying out Land Registry searches and other property-related searches where required.
• Preparing completion statements and assisting with financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate client and matter records and ensuring documents are filed correctly.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Providing a high level of client service and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Property/Conveyancing.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent typing and document production skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to client contact.
• A proactive and supportive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Legal Secretary to join a supportive team and develop their career within a well established law firm.