Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Job Title: Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Location: Romford, Essex

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established law firm in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with previous conveyancing secretarial experience to support a busy residential property team.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to one or more conveyancing fee earners.
• Preparing legal documents, contracts, completion statements, and correspondence.
• Managing client files from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors, and other third parties.
• Handling Land Registry applications and searches.
• Preparing SDLT forms and supporting post-completion processes.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Audio and copy typing of legal documentation.
• Opening and closing client files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures.
• Answering telephone enquiries and providing excellent client care.
• General administrative duties to support the conveyancing department.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary is essential.
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent audio and copy typing skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, reliable and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience supporting multiple fee earners.
• Knowledge of Land Registry and SDLT submission processes.
• Familiarity with digital dictation software.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Convenient Romford location with excellent transport links.

How to Apply

If you have previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience and are looking to join a professional and supportive law firm in Romford, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV for consideration. xwzovoh

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience.