Conveyancing Legal Secretary
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- England,South East,Surrey
- Full Time, Temporary
- £15 - £20 per hour, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionTemporary Residential Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary
Location: Caterham, Surrey
Job Type: Temporary (ongoing to cover sickness – Immediate Start available)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm (Flexibly, reduced hours & part time would be considered as well)
Pay Rate: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
The Opportunity
A well-established law firm in Caterham is seeking an experienced Residential Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong conveyancing background who can hit the ground running and provide support to a busy residential property department.
The successful candidate will be confident managing a varied workload, supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, and liaising professionally with clients and third parties.
Key Responsibilities
*Managing all conveyancing administration from instruction through to post-completion.
*Opening new files and completing client onboarding procedures, including ID and AML checks.
*Obtaining Land Registry documents, carrying out applications, and processing property searches.
*Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
*Drafting sale contracts and collating documentation for contract packs.
*Drafting responses to straightforward enquiries.
*Assisting with the exchange of contracts and completion process.
*Handling file archiving and general file management duties.
*Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
*Audio typing and preparation of legal correspondence and documents.
*Providing general secretarial and administrative support to the Residential Property team.
Candidate Requirements
*Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant within a Residential Property department.
*Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
*Experience with client onboarding, AML procedures, Land Registry applications, and SDLT submissions.
*Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
*Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
*Professional communication skills with a client-focused approach.
*Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
*Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 - £20.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
*Immediate start available.
*Free local parking (Off-Site)
*Friendly and supportive working environment.
*Opportunity to join a respected local law firm.
*Ongoing temporary assignment, with duration to be confirmed.
For further information or to apply, please contact Mark Watts at Reed Legal.
Location: Caterham, Surrey
Job Type: Temporary (ongoing to cover sickness – Immediate Start available)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm (Flexibly, reduced hours & part time would be considered as well)
Pay Rate: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)
The Opportunity
A well-established law firm in Caterham is seeking an experienced Residential Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong conveyancing background who can hit the ground running and provide support to a busy residential property department.
The successful candidate will be confident managing a varied workload, supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, and liaising professionally with clients and third parties.
Key Responsibilities
*Managing all conveyancing administration from instruction through to post-completion.
*Opening new files and completing client onboarding procedures, including ID and AML checks.
*Obtaining Land Registry documents, carrying out applications, and processing property searches.
*Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
*Drafting sale contracts and collating documentation for contract packs.
*Drafting responses to straightforward enquiries.
*Assisting with the exchange of contracts and completion process.
*Handling file archiving and general file management duties.
*Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
*Audio typing and preparation of legal correspondence and documents.
*Providing general secretarial and administrative support to the Residential Property team.
Candidate Requirements
*Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant within a Residential Property department.
*Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
*Experience with client onboarding, AML procedures, Land Registry applications, and SDLT submissions.
*Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
*Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
*Professional communication skills with a client-focused approach.
*Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
*Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 - £20.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
*Immediate start available.
*Free local parking (Off-Site)
*Friendly and supportive working environment.
*Opportunity to join a respected local law firm.
*Ongoing temporary assignment, with duration to be confirmed.
For further information or to apply, please contact Mark Watts at Reed Legal.
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