Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Conveyancing Legal Secretary Kent We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join an established legal team based in Kent .

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
This is a role for someone with a wealth of conveyancing experience who can provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners while helping to keep a busy residential property caseload running efficiently.
The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
The Role You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across residential conveyancing matters, working closely with fee earners, clients and other parties throughout the transaction.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing day-to-day secretarial support to conveyancing fee earners

Assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion

Preparing and formatting correspondence, legal documents and reports

Opening and maintaining client and matter files

Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation

Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other relevant parties

Assisting with searches, enquiries, exchange and completion processes

Preparing completion statements and other transaction documentation

Monitoring key dates, deadlines and outstanding information

Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records

Processing post-completion documentation where required

Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of their caseload

Communicating with clients and providing updates on the progress of matters

Ensuring files are maintained in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

About You This position requires someone with substantial, hands-on conveyancing experience . It is not suited to a candidate whose background is primarily general legal administration.
You should have:
Significant previous experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process

Experience supporting solicitors or conveyancers with a busy caseload

Confidence dealing with clients and third parties

Excellent understanding of conveyancing terminology and documentation

Strong IT and document management skills

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

The ability to prioritise and manage multiple matters simultaneously

A proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A professional and client-focused approach

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be an experienced conveyancing secretary who can hit the ground running and requires minimal training on the fundamentals of residential property work. xwzovoh
You'll understand the pressures and deadlines involved in conveyancing and will be confident anticipating what a fee earner needs, keeping matters moving and dealing with clients and third parties professionally.
If you have a wealth of conveyancing experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional legal environment in Kent, we'd be interested in hearing from you.