Conveyancing Legal Assistant
2 days ago
Dover
Conveyancing Legal Secretary Kent We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join an established legal team based in Kent .This is a role for someone with a wealth of conveyancing experience who can provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners while helping to keep a busy residential property caseload running efficiently.The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced legal environment.The Role You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across residential conveyancing matters, working closely with fee earners, clients and other parties throughout the transaction.Your responsibilities will include:Providing day-to-day secretarial support to conveyancing fee earnersAssisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to completionPreparing and formatting correspondence, legal documents and reportsOpening and maintaining client and matter filesHandling incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentationLiaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other relevant partiesAssisting with searches, enquiries, exchange and completion processesPreparing completion statements and other transaction documentationMonitoring key dates, deadlines and outstanding informationUpdating case management systems and maintaining accurate recordsProcessing post-completion documentation where requiredAssisting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of their caseloadCommunicating with clients and providing updates on the progress of mattersEnsuring files are maintained in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirementsAbout You This position requires someone with substantial, hands-on conveyancing experience . It is not suited to a candidate whose background is primarily general legal administration.You should have:Significant previous experience as a Conveyancing Legal SecretaryStrong knowledge of the residential conveyancing processExperience supporting solicitors or conveyancers with a busy caseloadConfidence dealing with clients and third partiesExcellent understanding of conveyancing terminology and documentationStrong IT and document management skillsExcellent organisation and attention to detailThe ability to prioritise and manage multiple matters simultaneouslyA proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skillsA professional and client-focused approachThe Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be an experienced conveyancing secretary who can hit the ground running and requires minimal training on the fundamentals of residential property work.You'll understand the pressures and deadlines involved in conveyancing and will be confident anticipating what a fee earner needs, keeping matters moving and dealing with clients and third parties professionally.If you have a wealth of conveyancing experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional legal environment in Kent, we'd be interested in hearing from you.TPBN1_UKTJ