Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential Property & Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a well established and highly regarded law firm.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong property experience who enjoys working in a busy, client-focused environment and providing high-quality support to fee earners.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to a busy Property team, assisting with a varied caseload and helping to ensure matters progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing proactive secretarial support to Solicitors.
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, including using digital dictation.
- Opening and closing files and assisting with the general administration of property matters.
- Managing diaries, appointments, meetings and deadlines.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers and other third parties by telephone and email.
- Assisting with the preparation and management of conveyancing documentation.
- Supporting fee earners with exchanges, completions and post-completion administration.
- Carrying out Land Registry searches and other property-related searches where required.
- Preparing completion statements and assisting with financial administration.
- Maintaining accurate client and matter records and ensuring documents are filed correctly.
- Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Providing a high level of client service and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly.
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Property/Conveyancing.
- A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
- Excellent typing and document production skills.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Confident communication skills and a professional approach to client contact.
- A proactive and supportive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Legal Secretary to join a supportive team and develop their career within a well established law firm.
Legal Secretary in Royal Tunbridge Wells employer: Career Legal
Join a leading international law firm that prioritises innovation and excellence in legal service delivery. With a hybrid working model and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic operations while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This role not only offers competitive salary and benefits but also places you at the forefront of transforming legal services, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful career growth.
