Residential Conveyancing Secretary

The Company:

Our client is a successful and growing legal firm with a head office based in Bristol and other offices based around the South West and Wales. Their clients include those local to the South West and Wales, UK national clients and international clients. They are proud of their highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers.

The Role:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Secretary to join their team on a full-time basis. You will not run your own caseload but will provide direct support to the Solicitors in the department and work alongside them throughout the residential conveyancing process.

Responsibilities will include

• Assist with the drafting of SDLTs, Replies to Requisitions and Transfer Deeds.

• Deal with basic enquiries.

• Produce case management letters.

• Handle all AML on-boarding procedures.

• Open and close files.

• Speak with agents and clients over the telephone to provide updates.

• Perform reception duties on a rota.

The Person:

For this role our client is seeking someone who has previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience, ideally gained in conveyancing. As well as this you will also have excellent telephone manner and typing skills and must be able to prioritise work in a confidential, timely and effective manner using a high degree of self-management and initiative.

• Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office and case management systems.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Pleasant personality and professional appearance.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

The Benefits:

20 days plus bank holidays and car parking

The Location:

Clevedon, North Somerset (office based)

The Hours:

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (with 1 hour for lunch)