Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary

About the role

Our client, a well‑established law firm in Twickenham, is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly team. The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to partners and fee earners within the residential conveyancing department.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the conveyancing team.
• Manage telephone enquiries, take accurate messages and schedule appointments.
• Prepare and type correspondence, legal documents, emails and reports using digital dictation.
• Open, maintain and archive client files while ensuring confidentiality.
• Coordinate information flow between departments and clients, handling post and email.
• Update client records and assist with accounting and bookkeeping administration.
• Order office supplies and maintain office records.
• Conduct legal and property‑related research as required.
• Support preparation of presentations and seminars and perform general office administration duties.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Secretary or Legal Secretary.
• Experience supporting residential conveyancing matters; commercial conveyancing experience is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities with high attention to detail.
• Professional, courteous approach with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a respected and established legal practice.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Long‑term career prospects.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Experience working within a professional and experienced conveyancing team.