Legal Secretary

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Working arrangement: Fully office-based
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a busy and established Residential Conveyancing Department based near Canary Wharf.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and experienced legal support professional looking to join a growing team. Previous conveyancing experience is advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant legal administration experience will also be considered.

You will provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to the conveyancing team, assisting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion and file closure.

• Opening and closing client files and maintaining accurate file records
• Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors
• Preparing and sending correspondence and legal documentation
• Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative tasks
• Supporting fee earners with the progression of property transactions
• Assisting with Land Registry-related administration and post-completion matters
• Monitoring outstanding actions and ensuring files progress efficiently
• Assisting with the preparation/review of financial statements where required
• Ensuring files are properly completed and closed in accordance with procedures

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within a legal secretarial, legal assistant or conveyancing environment
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Detail-oriented with excellent administrative skills
• Professional and confident when communicating with clients and external parties
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Familiar with residential property/conveyancing processes

• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• An additional day of annual leave after 2 years' service
• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Fully office-based role in Canary Wharf
• Opportunity to join an established conveyancing team
• Support and training provided where required
• Open-plan, professional working environment
• Long-term opportunity within a growing department