Legal Secretary in Newtownards

Job Title Legal Secretary - Conveyancing Location Newtownards Salary £27,500 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience Part-time salary will be calculated pro rata. Contract Type Permanent | Full-time or Part-time Full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Part-time: 28 hours per week across four days, with flexibility around the agreed working pattern. The Role Happy Jobs NI is delighted to be representing a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking legal practice as they expand their team in Newtownards. We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in conveyancing to provide effective secretarial and administrative support within a busy residential property department. This is a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking for a Legal Secretary position in Newtownards with a growing legal practice that can offer both a full-time working pattern and the flexibility of a four-day, 28-hour week. You will work closely with the firm's conveyancing solicitors, assisting with the administration and organisation of residential property files and helping to provide clients with an efficient and professional service throughout their property transaction. Candidates may currently be working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Residential Conveyancing Secretary, Property Legal Secretary, Legal PA or Legal Administrator. Whatever your current job title, previous conveyancing experience and a strong understanding of working within a legal environment will be key. Previous conveyancing experience is essential for this vacancy. That said, the practice is continuing to expand, so candidates with experience in other areas of law are also encouraged to get in touch, as alternative current or upcoming legal support opportunities may be available. Key Responsibilities Support conveyancing solicitors with a broad range of secretarial and administrative duties. Assist with managing and maintaining residential conveyancing files from an administrative perspective. Open new client files and ensure records and documentation are maintained accurately. Prepare correspondence and legal documentation as required. Type and produce documentation from digital dictation. Manage incoming calls and enquiries in a professional and helpful manner. Communicate with clients and other parties involved in residential property transactions. Scan, print and electronically file documentation and correspondence. Maintain organised and accurate electronic and paper filing systems. Assist with the general progression and administration of conveyancing matters. Provide dependable day-to-day support to solicitors and colleagues within the property team. Person Specification / About You To be considered for this Legal Secretary opportunity in Newtownards, you should be able to demonstrate: Previous conveyancing experience, ideally within residential property. Experience providing secretarial, administrative or legal support within a law firm or legal practice. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Clear and professional written and verbal communication. Confidence communicating with clients and colleagues. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using digital dictation and electronic filing systems. The ability to organise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively. A positive, professional and proactive approach to your work. If your legal experience is outside conveyancing, we would still welcome your application. Conveyancing experience is essential for this specific role, but other suitable vacancies may be available within the practice as the firm continues to grow. Benefits Salary of £27,500 - £30,000 depending on experience. Choice of full-time or 28-hour, four-day working arrangements. Flexibility around the agreed day off for part-time candidates. Generous holiday scheme. Company pension. Private medical insurance. Private dental insurance. Life insurance. Free parking. Employee discount. Referral programme. The opportunity to become part of an expanding and progressive legal practice. How to Apply If you are an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary or Legal Secretary in Newtownards and would welcome the opportunity to join a growing legal practice, apply today with an up-to-date CV. A member of the Happy Jobs NI team will contact suitable candidates to discuss the role and working arrangements in confidence. We also welcome applications from candidates with wider legal practice experience who would like to be considered for other current or upcoming opportunities with the firm. Happy Jobs NI is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for this vacancy. Skills: Legal Secretary Conveyancing Legal Secretary Residential Conveyancing Property Legal Secretary Legal Administrator Benefits: Life Insurance Medical Insurance Pension TPBN1_NI