Legal Secretary - In-House Conveyancing

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their in-house legal team in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. 

This role will support a busy department specialising in landlord and tenant and property law, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support while contributing to both day-to-day case management and wider business projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full secretarial support to the Head of Legal and wider team 
• Audio typing, copy typing, and transcription of legal documents 
• Draft, prepare, and engross legal documentation for service 
• Open new files, maintain accurate records, and prepare files for completion 
• Manage diaries, deadlines, and court directions 
• Support day-to-day case management including post-completion correspondence 
• Liaise with solicitors, leaseholders, and internal departments to progress matters efficiently 
• Act as a professional first point of contact for incoming calls and queries 
• Assist with high-volume legal projects, including lease variations and related transactions 
• Support billing processes and invoicing on completed matters 
• Undertake legal and general research tasks as required 
• Archive and maintain files in line with company procedures 

Requirements / Skills / Experience:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within property or landlord and tenant law 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Proficient audio typing skills 
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner 

Package / Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive in-house legal team 
• Exposure to a wide range of property and landlord and tenant matters

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.