Conveyancing Legal Secretary
The Opportunity
A long-established and highly respected firm in Grays is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to join their busy Property department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that combines traditional values with a modern, proactive approach to client care.
Known for being a pillar of the local legal community, this firm offers a stable, friendly, and supportive working environment where long-term career commitment is truly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Document Production: Providing high-quality digital dictation and audio typing for various property documents, including contracts, transfers, and complex correspondence.
- Case Management: Assisting Fee Earners with the day-to-day progression of residential and commercial files from instruction to completion.
- Client Liaison: Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders, providing updates and managing expectations.
- Post-Completion Support: Handling Land Registry applications (AP1), SDLT submissions, and ensuring files are closed and archived correctly.
- Administrative Support: Managing diaries, booking appointments, and ensuring all physical and electronic files remain compliant and organized.
About You
We are looking for a "safe pair of hands" with a warm, professional manner and a genuine interest in property law.
- Experience: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Residential Conveyancing department is essential.
- Technical Skills: Fast and accurate audio typing speeds and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Case Management Systems.
- Organization: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet strict completion deadlines.
- Communication: A friendly, helpful telephone manner and the ability to build rapport with local clients and agents.
Why Join This Firm?
This firm prides itself on its "team-first" mentality and its deep roots in the Grays area.
- Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative team where your contribution to the smooth running of the department is recognized and appreciated.
- Stability: A firm with a consistent flow of work and a loyal local client base.
- Work-Life Balance: Standard high-street office hours (Monday–Friday) ensuring you can maintain a great balance outside of work.
- Professional Environment: A modern office setting with a commitment to providing a first-class service to the local community.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
