Legal Secretary

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 xjnqpsq 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

Ad ID: 5418927837