Job Title: Experienced Legal Secretary – Residential Property
Location: Towcester
Salary: £26,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in residential property work, looking to join a busy, friendly high-street practice? This is a key role within a well-established firm, supporting the Head of Department and fee earners on a broad range of conveyancing matters from file opening through to post-completion.

You’ll be based in the Towcester office, working in a close-knit team and playing an important part in ensuring a smooth, efficient client experience.

Key Responsibilities

*Preparing correspondence and legal documents via audio typing and word processing
*Managing client files, including daily filing, file opening/closing, storage and archiving in line with firm procedures
*Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch, ensuring all documentation is correctly attached and sent
*Setting reminders for key dates, chasing search results and other actions to support smooth progression of matters
*Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and third parties by phone, email and face-to-face as required
*Assisting with the management of matters from exchange to completion and through all post-completion formalities
*Supporting fee earners on purchase, sale, remortgage and transfer of equity files
*Answering incoming calls in a professional manner, taking accurate messages and directing queries appropriately
*Handling general administrative duties, including completion statements, accounts queries, postings and billing
*Preparing, editing and formatting documents, and undertaking occasional legal research for the Head of Department


The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you will have:

*2–3+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary in a busy Law Firm
*Solid experience within Residential Property / Conveyancing
*Excellent organisation and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
*Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional telephone manner
*High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
*Reliable timekeeping and a proactive, "can-do" approach
*The ability to work autonomously while also being a genuine team player


Desirable

*Experience supporting a Head of Department or senior fee earner
*Confidence in using case management systems and MS Office
*Local knowledge of the Towcester/Northamptonshire area