Legal Secretary - Kingsgate Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Please do not apply if you do not have Legal Secretary experience or live within a reasonable commute

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Conveyancing Department

Location: Loughborough

Salary: 24k 5 days a week 9am - 5pm, would consider 4 day a week salary would reflect this

Job Type: Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our Conveyancing Department. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to solicitors, ensuring the efficient processing of residential and commercial property transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to conveyancing solicitors.
• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, correspondence, and contracts.
• Manage and maintain client files, ensuring compliance with legal and firm policies.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and post.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
• Conduct property searches and submit Land Registry applications.
• Assist in the preparation of completion statements and financial transactions.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and diary management for solicitors.
• Process invoices and maintain accurate billing records.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and SRA regulations.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (in a conveyancing department would be preferred)
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial property law.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Land Registry, SDLT submissions, and case management systems is desirable.