Conveyancing Legal Secretary- New

Conveyancing Legal Secretary

• Annual Salary: £29,000
• Location: East London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Immediate Start

Join a dynamic commercial conveyancing team as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary. This role is essential in supporting fee earners to provide top-tier legal services to our clients, helping to maximise their time on fee-earning tasks through effective management and execution of day-to-day responsibilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Open new files and complete Anti-Money Laundering checks and ID checks via Thirdfort.
• Prepare and draft various legal documents including company board minutes, written resolutions, mortgage deeds, contracts, and more.
• Handle photocopying, printing, scanning, and organising couriers.
• Manage the closing of files.
• Take internal and external telephone queries, responding appropriately and ensuring messages are passed on in a timely manner.
• Monitor post and/or emails and deal with them as appropriate.
• Address basic queries and perform general administrative duties.
• Assist in the billing process by preparing bills and liaising with the fee earner and accounts department.
• Prepare completion statements and handle financial transactions such as requesting cheques and bank transfers.
• Draft SDLT forms and register charges at Companies House via web-filing.
• Prepare AP1 applications for submission to the Land Registry online portal.
• Use conveyancing panel portals such as LMS and Lender Exchange.
• Ensure timely submission of applications and responses to requisitions.
• Provide reception cover occasionally as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in conveyancing.
• Strong ability to communicate confidently with clients and staff, handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in managing a wide range of administrative and legal tasks.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with legal documentation and the conveyancing process.
• Competence in using legal software and handling audio dictations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of legal tasks and responsibilities.

To apply for the Conveyancing Legal Secretary position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.