LEGAL SECRETARY / LEGAL ASSISTANT – RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING – STEVENAGE
REF NO: L4L1145
Location: STEVENAGE
The role is within the Residential Conveyancing and Private Client Departments of a well‑established law firm dedicated to providing tailored legal services.
Responsibilities
* Admin work related to Residential Conveyancing, including using the Land Registry Portal and case management system (LEAP).
* Taking telephone enquiries and providing client updates on current purchase/sale.
* Assisting the Residential Property Fee Earner with all admin tasks.
* Managing and organising client files and documents.
* Liaising with clients and other parties involved in property transactions.
* Preparing and sending out initial client care letters with enclosures.
* Assisting with general administration tasks and maintaining accurate records and databases.
* Occasional support in the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department.
* Understanding conveyancing transactional processes and supporting post‑completion activities.
Requirements
* Good secretarial and fast, accurate typing keyboard skills.
* Experience with audio dictation and typing from dictation onto templates.
* Knowledge of case management system (LEAP) is helpful; induction provided.
* Minimum of one year of experience as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant in Residential Conveyancing and, ideally, Wills, Trusts and Probate.
* Excellent organisational, time‑management and attention to detail.
* Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
* Knowledge of legal drafting skills is useful but not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £23,015.00 – £28,000.00 per annum, depending on experience, with annual reviews.
* Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Comprehensive benefits package including company pension, private medical insurance, health & wellbeing programme, and sick pay.
* Holidays: 23 days plus extra Birthday and Bank Holidays; office closed at Christmas and includes a Christmas bonus.
* On‑site free parking.
* Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible 9‑5ish.
About the Work Environment
* Modern office setting with casual dress code.
* Company events and employee mentoring programme.
* Growth opportunities and career progression.
We welcome applications from experienced Legal Secretaries or Legal Assistants with strong keyboard skills looking to enhance their legal career.
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