Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary - Conveyancing Team
Position: Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary Location: Chelmsford Salary: Competitive Working Pattern: Full Time
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and organised Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary to join our clients Conveyancing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting fee-earners in residential property, or a strong legal secretary looking to develop further within conveyancing.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing high-quality administrative, client care and case-support services.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Case Support
* Prepare client care letters, reports and routine correspondence.
* Assist with completion of client questionnaires and documentation.
* Handle routine client enquiries by phone and email in a professional and friendly manner.
Administrative Duties
* Audio typing and document preparation.
* Manage filing: opening, closing and maintaining client files in line with firm procedures.
* Prepare outgoing post, bundles and enclosures.
* Manage diary appointments and organise meetings.
* Co‑ordinate key date reminders and chase relevant documentation when needed.
* General office support, including copying, scanning and assisting fee-earners and other secretaries where required.
Team Support
* Provide cover during fee-earner absence where appropriate.
* Support junior or temporary secretaries when needed.
* Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.
About You
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm (property experience highly desirable).
* Strong literacy and communication skills.
* Excellent IT and typing skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* A proactive, organised and team-focused approach.
* Legal qualifications or relevant conveyancing experience (advantageous but not essential).
What's in it for you?
* Join a friendly, supportive and well-established conveyancing team.
* Opportunities for training and development.
* A collaborative culture that values professional growth and wellbeing.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
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