Job Title: Conveyancing Legal Secretary
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.
Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates with previous conveyancing legal secretarial experience.
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