At a Glance
- Tasks: Support conveyancing fee earners with administrative and legal tasks in a busy property team.
- Company: Established law firm in Southend-on-Sea with a friendly atmosphere.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £30,000 and full-time permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in residential property transactions.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal support and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Conveyancing Secretary or Paralegal to join our clients busy residential property team in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional to work within a friendly and established firm, assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly while delivering a high standard of client care.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing administrative and legal support to conveyancing fee earners.
- Preparing correspondence, contracts, transfer deeds and completion statements.
- Opening and closing client files in accordance with compliance procedures.
- Managing client onboarding, including ID verification and AML checks.
- Ordering searches and reviewing search results.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors.
- Managing diaries, appointments and key transaction dates.
- Preparing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
- Handling telephone enquiries and providing regular updates.
Contact Details:
A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd Recruitment Team