Conveyancing Legal Secretary
London – Salary negotiable based on experience
My client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join a friendly and reputable law firm based in South West London.About the Role: As a Conveyancing Legal Secretary, you’ll provide vital administrative and secretarial support to a busy Conveyancing team. You’ll be working closely with solicitors to ensure transactions run smoothly, efficiently, and professionally from instruction to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and typing legal documents (contracts, Land Registry forms, completion statements)
- Handling client correspondence via email, phone, and post
- Opening, closing, and managing case files (using case management software)
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors
- Diary management and scheduling appointments
- Assisting with SDLT forms and Land Registry applications
- Previous experience as a legal secretary in a conveyancing department is essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- A client-focused and professional manner
Leah Ellson is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. She now works in the Dubai office, specialising in placing legal professionals across the region. Leah works with leading firms, ranging from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. She holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and brings 6 years of experience in sales and recruitment roles. Leah excels at developing strong professional relationships and consistently hitting targets. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for food, friends, and family, and staying fit by hitting the gym.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
- Type: Paralegal
- Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1287483
