Conveyancing Secretary

We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to join our busy and well-respected property department.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential conveyancing and be confident supporting fee earners with a range of administrative and secretarial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to conveyancing fee earners

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence

• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments

• Preparing contract packs, Land Registry applications, and SDLT forms

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files (both paper and electronic)

• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors

• Handling telephone and email enquiries in a professional and courteous manner

• Assisting with the post-completion process

• General administrative duties including filing, photocopying, and scanning

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a conveyancing/legal secretarial role essential

• Strong audio and copy typing skills

• Familiarity with case management systems

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook