Conveyancing Legal Secretary
Location: Romford, Essex
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
A well-established and busy law firm in Romford is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join its residential property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and experienced legal secretary who has previously worked within a conveyancing department and understands the day-to-day requirements of supporting fee earners and progressing property transactions.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support while working in a busy environment and managing multiple priorities.
Previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to one or more conveyancing fee earners.
- Supporting the progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
- Preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, completion statements and correspondence.
- Managing and maintaining client files accurately and efficiently.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties.
- Assisting with Land Registry applications and property searches.
- Preparing SDLT forms and supporting post-completion procedures.
- Managing diaries, appointments and meetings.
- Carrying out accurate audio and copy typing of legal documentation.
- Opening and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures.
- Answering telephone enquiries and providing professional client care.
- Monitoring correspondence, emails and deadlines.
- Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the conveyancing team.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must have previous experience working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary.
You will also need:
- Previous experience supporting a residential conveyancing team or fee earner.
- A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
- Excellent audio and copy typing skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
- Experience using legal case management systems.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A professional, reliable and client-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting multiple conveyancing fee earners.
- Knowledge of Land Registry procedures.
- Experience with SDLT forms and post-completion processes.
- Familiarity with digital dictation software.
- Experience working within a busy residential property department.
What We Offer
- Salary of up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your legal secretarial career.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Convenient Romford location with excellent transport links.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary with previous experience supporting a residential property team and are looking for your next opportunity in Romford, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV for confidential consideration.
Please note: Previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience is essential for this position. Applications without relevant conveyancing experience will not be considered.