Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Working arrangement: Fully office-based Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a busy and established Residential Conveyancing Department based near Canary Wharf.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and experienced legal support professional looking to join a growing team. Previous conveyancing experience is advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant legal administration experience will also be considered.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to the conveyancing team, assisting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and file closure.
Key Responsibilities
•Opening and closing client files and maintaining accurate file records
•Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
•Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors
•Preparing and sending correspondence and legal documentation
•Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative tasks
•Supporting fee earners with the progression of property transactions
•Assisting with Land Registry-related administration and post-completion matters
•Monitoring outstanding actions and ensuring files progress efficiently
•Assisting with the preparation/review of financial statements where required
•Ensuring files are properly completed and closed in accordance with procedures
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
•Experienced within a legal secretarial, legal assistant or conveyancing environment
•Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
•Detail-oriented with excellent administrative skills
•Professional and confident when communicating with clients and external parties
•Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
•Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
•Familiar with residential property/conveyancing processes
What's on Offer
•28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
•An additional day of annual leave after 2 years' service
•Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
•Fully office-based role in Canary Wharf
•Opportunity to join an established conveyancing team
•Support and training provided where required
•Open-plan, professional working environment
•Long-term opportunity within a growing department
