Are you an experienced legal secretary or paralegal ready to make your mark in a thriving law firm?
RecQuest is recruiting for an established firm with a strong history of providing outstanding legal services, including residential conveyancing. The department has experienced strong growth and this role will be working directly alongside a Partner to deliver excellent service to clients.
In this role, you'll be supporting a busy residential property team, assisting with everything from buying and selling homes to remortgaging and probate-linked conveyancing. You'll liaise with clients, estate agents, and mortgage providers to help make the home-buying process smooth and stress-free.
What You'll Do:
* Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents like contracts and title deeds.
* Handle client inquiries and provide regular case updates.
* Manage schedules, appointments, and correspondence for lawyers.
* Assist with reception duties, ensuring a friendly, welcoming environment.
* Keep billing and administrative tasks on track.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience: At least one year as a legal secretary, ideally in residential conveyancing.
* Organisation: Attention to detail and great multitasking skills are essential.
* Communication: A warm, professional manner with clients and colleagues.
* Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software.
The Offer:
* Salary up to £35,000 per year.
* Monday-Friday schedule.
* Office-based in Emsworth.
Ready to support people at milestone moments? Apply now with RecQuest and take your next step in a supportive legal environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Emsworth PO10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* conveyancing: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person