R13 are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a busy, close-knit and supportive team, working closely with an experienced Fee Earner and playing a key role across the full conveyancing process.
You’ll be supported through a comprehensive onboarding process, with exposure to different areas of the business and ongoing development opportunities as your experience grows – including the potential to work towards further qualifications and take on greater responsibility within the team.
The position will be based from their Norwich office, working 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9-5).
The Company
The client is an established and highly regarded legal firm with a strong Conveyancing team based in Norwich. The Norwich office is the main hub with a busy and collaborative team, who genuinely support one another. It’s a fast-paced environment where everyone is expected to get stuck in and take ownership, with this role working closely on a 1:1 basis with a Fee Earner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who knows their way around a conveyancing file, can work with initiative and is looking for a workplace ‘home’ joining a welcoming legal team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 35-hour working week, Monday–Friday.
- Profit-share bonus.
- Bupa cash plan health cover.
- Enhanced pension.
- Death in service benefit.
- Discounted personal legal services.
- Generous, industry-leading annual leave.
- Regular team social events.
- Full training and structured onboarding.
- Ongoing development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and run files under supervision.
The Day-to-Day
- Providing comprehensive support to a Fee Earner across the full conveyancing process.
- Managing files from start to finish.
- Assisting with case preparation and progressing matters.
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Supporting with contracts and wider conveyancing documentation.
- File management and maintaining accurate records.
- Audio typing and dictation.
- Handling billing and accounts administration.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors and third parties.
- Keeping matters moving and proactively picking up tasks.
- Supporting the wider Conveyancing team when required.
You Will Have / Be
- At least 18 months’ experience within Residential Conveyancing.
- Experience supporting a conveyancing file end-to-end, rather than solely handling onboarding or typing.
- A good understanding of contracts and the wider conveyancing process.
- Commercial Conveyancing experience would be a bonus.
- Excellent typing skills – ideally around 80 words per minute.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to use your own initiative.
- Comfortable working at pace and managing a busy workload.
- A clear and professional communicator.
How to Apply
To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity, please email your CV to Ruth Harding – Business Partner at R13 Recruitment. If you don't hear from us within 5 working days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
For candidates applying from outside the local region, please include a brief covering note outlining your relocation plans, current location, and anticipated timeframe for moving. Applications without this information may not be considered further.