Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Hammersmith – £25,000 - £35,000

Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary
West London
Competitive, depending on experience
Full-time, permanent

We are a well-established multi-service law firm based in West London, known for providing high-quality, client-focused legal services across property, private client, litigation, commercial, and family law..

You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to fee-earners within our Residential Conveyancing department. This is a fast-paced role, ideal for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing a busy workload.

- Preparing, editing, and formatting legal documents, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements
- Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and organising client meetings
- Handling telephone and email enquiries and maintaining excellent client communication
- Opening and closing files in accordance with compliance requirements
- Conducting Land Registry and Companies House searches
- Assisting with SDLT submissions and dealing with post-completion formalities
- General administrative duties including filing, photocopying, and billing support

About You
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a legal secretary, ideally within residential conveyancing
- Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
- Excellent typing skills, including audio/digital dictation
- Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational and multitasking ability
- Professional telephone manner and a commitment to outstanding client service
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If you're an experienced Residential Property Legal Secretary looking for a new role, please apply with your up to date CV now!

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Emily Blackmore

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

emily.blackmore@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Blackmore is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. Emily joined in 2021 as part of the London team. She specialises in moving candidates within a range of law firms, from boutiques to the leading Top 100. Emily prides herself on her ability to cultivate and sustain strong professional relationships and uses a pragmatic approach to service delivery. Outside of work, Emily enjoys working on her health and fitness, with Spinning classes being her favourite gym activity.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
  • Type:
  • Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Hammersmith
  • Reference: 1303499