Legal Secretary – Residential Property Team

Legal Secretary – Residential Property Team

Location: Richmond, Surrey
Salary: up to £32,000
Permanent, Full-Time (Part-time considered for the right candidate – 4 days per week)

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in residential property and conveyancing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing essential support to a busy team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client, a well-established regional law firm in Richmond, is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join their Residential Property team. This is a permanent, full-time position, though the firm is happy to consider candidates seeking to work four days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide secretarial and administrative support to a busy team of conveyancers and solicitors within the Residential Property department.
2. Assist with the preparation and management of property documentation, including contracts, transfers, and Land Registry applications.
3. Ensure the smooth processing of residential property transactions, including registering property with the Land Registry, ordering searches, and preparing completion statements.
4. Dictation typing and managing correspondence, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Maintain client files and records in compliance with legal procedures and the firm’s policies.
6. Handle client enquiries and provide excellent client service over the phone and via email.
7. Organise meetings, appointments, and assist with diary management.
8. Ensure deadlines are met and provide efficient administrative support to the wider team.

Key Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within residential property and conveyancing (essential).
2. Familiarity with residential property transactions, including Land Registry procedures and property documentation.
3. Strong dictation and typing skills.
4. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines.
5. Professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills.
6. Proficient in MS Office, case management systems, and other relevant legal software.
7. A proactive and adaptable approach to work in a fast-paced environment.
8. A positive attitude and a desire to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Permanent, full-time position (4-day week option available).
3. Supportive and friendly team environment.
4. Opportunity to work with a leading regional firm with strong growth potential.
5. Convenient location in Richmond, close to local amenities and transport links.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Legal Secretary to join a reputable regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. If you have the required experience and are ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.