Legal Secretary – Conveyancing
£26,000–£27,000 per annum
Doncaster
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Conveyancing team at a well-established law firm in Doncaster. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within residential conveyancing, who is organised, professional and confident dealing with clients and confidential information.
The Role
You will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Conveyancing team, assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
You will help keep client matters organised, prepare legal documents and correspondence and ensure clients receive a professional and helpful service throughout the conveyancing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Conveyancing team
- Prepare and format legal documents, letters and correspondence
- Assist with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion
- Manage diaries, appointments and meetings
- Open, maintain and close client files accurately
- Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, estate agents and third parties
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Prepare documents for client meetings and appointments
- Carry out audio and copy typing
- Maintain accurate records using the case management system
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and emails
- Assist with billing and general administrative duties
- Monitor deadlines and ensure work is completed promptly
- Provide a professional and helpful service to clients
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous Legal Secretary experience, preferably within conveyancing
- Knowledge of residential property transactions and conveyancing procedures
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A professional and client-focused approach
- Experience preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience using legal case management systems
- The ability to handle confidential information professionally
- The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join an established legal team in a varied role where your organisational skills and conveyancing experience will be valued.
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