Legal Secretary – Residential Conveyancing

About the role

We are seeking a full‑time, permanent Legal Secretary to join a Middlesbrough‑based law firm specialising in residential conveyancing. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to the legal team, ensuring smooth case progression and high‑quality client service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative assistance to conveyancing solicitors.
• Manage client communications and maintain accurate records in the LEAP case management system.
• Organise, file and retrieve legal documents and correspondence.
• Schedule meetings, appointments and court dates.
• Perform data entry, basic legal research and support office operations.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience in a conveyancing environment.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive problem‑solver willing to take on varied tasks.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the LEAP case management system.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

• Monthly completion bonus scheme with additional bonuses for extra completions.
• £150 support staff incentive and 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Two weeks paid Christmas closure leave (not deducted from annual leave).
• Free on‑site parking and development opportunities.