Residential Secretary / Paralegal Location: Sutton Job Type: Full-Time - *fully office based Salary: £25k-£30k About the Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Secretary / Paralegal to join a busy and well-established legal practice. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will provide direct support to a senior fee earner, assisting with a varied residential property caseload from instruction through to completion. This role is well suited to an organised and proactive individual who is comfortable managing competing priorities. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the conveyancing team Open, maintain, and archive client files (both electronic and paper-based) Undertake client onboarding processes in line with AML requirements Review and check correspondence, legal documentation, and reports Prepare key conveyancing documents including TR1, AP1, and SDLT forms Complete audio typing and draft professional correspondence Manage incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely responses Monitor emails and post on behalf of the fee earner Assist in billing processes, including generating and issuing invoices Identify and resolve issues to ensure matters progress efficiently Candidate Requirements Previous experience within residential conveyancing, ideally including post-exchange matters Experience supporting a busy fee earner within a legal environment Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong typing ability Experience using a case management system (DPS advantageous but not essential) Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage workload independently A collaborative and proactive approach to work What's on Offer Supportive and professional working environment Opportunities for development within a growing legal team Competitive salary and benefits package Exposure to a varied and busy conveyancing caseloadOffice Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website