Legal Secretary – Conveyancing (Full‑time)

About the role

A well‑established legal practice near Epsom is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Residential Property team. You will support conveyancing fee earners throughout the transaction process, using LEAP case management software and ensuring smooth progress from instruction to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to conveyancing fee earners.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, contracts and completion statements.
• Open new client files, manage diaries, appointments and client meetings.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors throughout transactions.
• Handle post, email and telephone enquiries, and update client records in LEAP.
• Assist with exchange and completion processes, request searches and obtain Land Registry documents.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within residential conveyancing.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment.

Required skills

• LEAP case management software
• Microsoft Office applications

What we offer

• Salary of approximately £30,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Free on‑site parking and a convenient location close to train stations and bus routes.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with long‑term career prospects.