Job Description
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Working arrangement: Fully office-based
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a busy and established Residential Conveyancing Department based near Canary Wharf.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and experienced legal support professional looking to join a growing team. Previous conveyancing experience is advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant legal administration experience will also be considered.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to the conveyancing team, assisting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and file closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and closing client files and maintaining accurate file records
- Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
- Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors
- Preparing and sending correspondence and legal documentation
- Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative tasks
- Supporting fee earners with the progression of property transactions
- Assisting with Land Registry-related administration and post-completion matters
- Monitoring outstanding actions and ensuring files progress efficiently
- Assisting with the preparation/review of financial statements where required
- Ensuring files are properly completed and closed in accordance with procedures
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced within a legal secretarial, legal assistant or conveyancing environment
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Detail-oriented with excellent administrative skills
- Professional and confident when communicating with clients and external parties
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Familiar with residential property/conveyancing processes
What's on Offer
- 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
- An additional day of annual leave after 2 years' service
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
- Fully office-based role in Canary Wharf
- Opportunity to join an established conveyancing team
- Support and training provided where required
- Open-plan, professional working environment
- Long-term opportunity within a growing department
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