Company Description
Murray Hay Solicitors is a friendly High Street firm located in Putney and Wandsworth, with nearly 40 years of experience in handling a wide variety of private and commercial legal matters. We have built a loyal client base, many of whom have come to us through word-of-mouth recommendations. We maintain long-standing relationships with our clients, providing legal expertise in areas such as conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, and commercial matters.
Location:
Riverside Quarter, Wandsworth, SW18 1GN
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (office-based)
Salary:
Dependent on experience
Holidays:
20 days plus bank holidays, plus an additional 3 days over Christmas
We are also looking for a skilled Commercial Conveyancing Secretary to support our commercial property department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong legal secretarial experience who enjoys working on more complex matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Opening and managing client files for commercial transactions
* Typing and formatting contracts, leases, and other legal documentation
* Submitting Land Registry and SDLT applications, and carrying out searches
* Handling correspondence and liaising with clients, lenders, and third parties
* Organising diaries, meetings, and deadlines for fee earners
* Providing efficient secretarial and administrative support across the department
About You:
* Experience as a legal secretary in conveyancing, ideally with exposure to commercial property work
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to build good relationships internally and externally
* Confident typing and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management systems, specifically LEAP)
* A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you're looking for a new challenge within a supportive firm and want to work on high-quality matters in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.