We are working exclusively with a friendly and well‑established firm of solicitors in Stevenage who are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary / Legal Secretary to join their supportive Conveyancing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong audio‑typing skills and previous legal secretarial experience, particularly within Residential Conveyancing to become a valued part of a highly professional, client‑focused practice
What’s in it for you:
· Salary: £24k-£28k, depending on experience
· Hours: Mon-Fri,9am-5.15pm, office based
· 23 days holiday (plus Birthday off)
· Annual bonus
· Annual pay reviews
· Health scheme
· Progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
Audio & Digital Typing
· Producing correspondence, legal documents, reports, and dictations accurately and efficiently
File Management
· Opening, maintaining, and closing client files
· Ensuring all work complies with SRA and GDPR requirements
Conveyancing Support
· Preparing contracts, transfers, and leasehold documents
· Submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms and Land Registry applications
· Supporting the Partner/Solicitor with all stages of the conveyancing process
Client & Third‑Party Liaison
· Acting as the first point of contact for clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders via phone and email
· Providing excellent customer service and clear communication at all times
General Administration
· Managing diaries and arranging appointments
· Photocopying, scanning, filing, and handling general office tasks
Financial Administration
· Requesting bank transfers/cheques
· Preparing completion statements
· Assisting with billing processes
What the client is looking for:
· Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Residential Conveyancing
· Confident using LEAP and BigHand (experience preferred)
· Excellent audio‑typing and digital dictation skills
· Strong working knowledge of the conveyancing process, Land Registry requirements, and search requests
· Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
· Professional, friendly communicator who enjoys working as part of a busy team