An opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Secretary to join a well-regarded and long-standing law firm known for delivering expert legal advice across multiple practice areas including property, family, litigation, and private client matters.
As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a conveyancing fee earner, ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately.
This full-time role offers a salary range of £25,000 - £;29,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
? Producing correspondence and documentation through audio dictation and standard templates
? Managing the opening and closing of files, including compliance and anti-money laundering procedures
? Preparing conveyancing documents and handling general file administration
? Coordinating printing, scanning, photocopying and courier arrangements
? Handling incoming calls and messages, dealing with queries where appropriate
? Managing post and email correspondence on active matters
? Processing financial transactions, including requesting cheques and bank transfers
? Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications via online portals
? Using lender and conveyancing portals to manage applications and updates
? Monitoring priority periods and responding to requisitions within required timescales
What we are looking for
? Previously worked as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Clerk or in a similar role
? Ideally have experience in residential conveyancing
? Strong audio typing and document production skills
? Confidence dealing with clients in a professional and discreet manner
? Ability to manage competing tasks in a fast-paced environment
? A proactive and supportive approach to working within a legal team
If you are looking to progress your career within conveyancing and want to join a reputable....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Secretary to join a well-regarded and long-standing law firm known for delivering expert legal advice across multiple practice areas including property, family, litigation, and private client matters.
As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a conveyancing fee earner, ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately.
This full-time role offers a salary range of £25,000 - £;29,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Producing correspondence and documentation through audio dictation and standard templates
* Managing the opening and closing of files, including compliance and anti-money laundering procedures
* Preparing conveyancing documents and handling general file administration
* Coordinating printing, scanning, photocopying and courier arrangements
* Handling incoming calls and messages, dealing with queries where appropriate
* Managing post and email correspondence on active matters
* Processing financial transactions, including requesting cheques and bank transfers
* Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications via online portals
* Using lender and conveyancing portals to manage applications and updates
* Monitoring priority periods and responding to requisitions within required timescales
What we are looking for
* Previously worked as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Clerk or in a similar role
* Ideally have experience in residential conveyancing
* Strong audio typing and document production skills
* Confidence dealing with clients in a professional and discreet manner
* Ability to manage competing tasks in a fast-paced environment
* A proactive and supportive approach to working within a legal team
If you are looking to progress your career within conveyancing and want to join a reputable practice offering long-term opportunity, this is an excellent role to consider.
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