Conveyancing Legal Secretary

My St. Helens town centre-based client is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary with Conveyancing experience to join their team immediately on a temporary basis. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a legal environment and is committed to providing high-quality conveyancing support.

• Temporary – 4 -6 weeks
• Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
• Location: St. Helens Town Centre
• Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00.

To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the conveyancing department, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of residential and/or commercial property transactions.

Duties:

• Prepare and manage correspondence, legal documents, and forms related to property transactions.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Open and close client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Maintain and update case management systems and client records.
• Conduct Land Registry and local authority searches.
• Prepare completion statements and assist with post-completion formalities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm policies

Specification:

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, must have conveyancing experience.
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion.
• Excellent typing and digital dictation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Please do not hesitate to apply as the assignment is an immediate start covering a long-term absence.