Residential Conveyancing Secretary

Location: South East London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Our client is a well-established and highly respected High Street law firm with offices across London and Kent. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to private-paying clients, including Property, Family & Matrimonial, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Litigation, Employment and Company & Commercial.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary to join their team, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a Case Manager position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary with a background in residential conveyancing who is looking to develop their career further.

You will initially provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing team, while receiving structured training and mentoring to increase your knowledge, responsibility and autonomy.

For the right person, there is a clear progression route into Case Manager responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to build on your existing conveyancing experience.

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• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Residential Conveyancing Solicitors.
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• Manage correspondence, legal documents and case files accurately and confidentially.
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• Maintain and update client files, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
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• Apply for property searches and assist with raising enquiries.
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• Schedule appointments and meetings and assist with effective diary management.
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• Handle enquiries from clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other relevant parties in a professional and timely manner.
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• Liaise with solicitors and other professionals as required.
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• Assist with billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
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• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
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• Develop your knowledge and responsibilities with a view to progressing into Case Manager duties.
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• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Residential Conveyancing department.
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• Good working knowledge of legal terminology, conveyancing documentation and procedures.
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• Strong IT and typing skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
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• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on client care.
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• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
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• Proactive, flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.
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• A genuine interest in developing your career within residential conveyancing.
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• Previous experience working within a Lexcel-accredited or similarly regulated law firm.
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• Experience with legal case management systems.
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• Competitive salary with annual reviews and salary banding based on experience.
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• Clear career progression towards Case Manager responsibilities.
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• Structured induction and ongoing training.
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• Mentoring and professional development.
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• Good holiday allowance.
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• Private Medical Insurance.
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• Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
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• Assistance with childcare costs.
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• Company Car Policy available after one year's service.
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• Discounted legal services for you and your family.
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• Air-conditioned offices.
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• Regular social events and cross-office knowledge sharing.
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• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Opportunity to work with private-paying clients and gain exposure to a varied range of legal matters.
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The successful candidate will be based at one of the firm's offices in:

Orpington | Sevenoaks | Gravesend | Biggin Hill

There will also be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the firm's four Kent offices.

If you are an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary looking for your next opportunity and would like to progress your career towards a Case Manager position, we would love to hear from you.