Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary Residential Property Location: York Salary: £26k to £29k pa This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and well-organised Legal Secretary to join our Residential Property team, supporting solicitors who specialise in conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, and remortgages.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth progression of property matters by providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, helping to deliver an efficient and client-focused service.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, and able to manage a busy and fast-paced workload with accuracy and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, a professional approach, and the ability to communicate confidently with clients, estate agents, and third parties.

You will be involved in: Preparing legal documents and correspondence relating to residential conveyancing transactions Providing full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners Managing diaries, appointments, and key transaction deadlines Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors Handling telephone and email enquiries in a professional manner Opening and maintaining client files, both electronically and in hard copy Assisting with completion statements and financial transactions Supporting the exchange and completion process Maintaining accurate records and case management systems Contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the department Requirements/Desirables xwzovoh for the Residential Property Secretary: Previous experience in a legal , medical or insurance environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience using legal case management systems (desirable) Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability Strong client care and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Hours: 9am 5pm