Legal Secretary - Conveyancing
19 hours ago
Romford
Job Title: Conveyancing Legal Secretary Location: Romford, Essex Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established law firm in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with previous conveyancing secretarial experience to support a busy residential property team. The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners. Key Responsibilities • Providing comprehensive secretarial support to one or more conveyancing fee earners., • Preparing legal documents, contracts, completion statements, and correspondence., • Managing client files from instruction through to completion and post-completion., • Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties., • Handling Land Registry applications and searches., • Preparing SDLT forms and supporting post-completion processes., • Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings., • Audio and copy typing of legal documentation., • Opening and closing client files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures., • Answering telephone enquiries and providing excellent client care., • General administrative duties to support the conveyancing department. Essential Requirements • Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary is essential., • Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process., • Excellent audio and copy typing skills with a high level of accuracy., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)., • Experience using legal case management systems., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Professional, reliable and client-focused approach., • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Desirable • Experience supporting multiple fee earners., • Knowledge of Land Registry and SDLT submission processes., • Familiarity with digital dictation software. What We Offer • Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience., • Full-time permanent position., • Supportive and friendly working environment., • Opportunities for ongoing training and development., • Convenient Romford location with excellent transport links. How to Apply If you have previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience and are looking to join a professional and supportive law firm in Romford, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV for consideration. Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience.