Conveyancing Legal Secretary

About the role

We are partnering with one of the largest law firms in Essex to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary for their busy property department. You will provide essential secretarial support to property fee earners, ensuring smooth client interactions and efficient case handling.

Key responsibilities

• Screen incoming calls and manage new business enquiries.
• Perform audio typing using digital dictation and maintain accurate records.
• Manage diaries, book rooms and arrange meetings.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, estate agents and mortgage lenders.
• Prepare quotations, client care letters and handle client queries.
• Amend and reformat documents, apply for land registry searches and complete stamp duty land tax forms via HMRC.
• Deal with post‑completion matters and maintain client files.
• Assist fee earners with client account maintenance.

Required profile

• Recent experience in residential or commercial property conveyancing.
• Fast and accurate audio typing skills, including digital dictation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and maintain excellent telephone manner.
• Capability to handle client queries independently when fee earners are unavailable.

Required skills

• Digital dictation audio typing
• Microsoft Office – Word
• Microsoft Office – Outlook
• Microsoft Office – Excel
• Case management system usage

What we offer

• Friendly working environment
• Competitive salary (£28,000‑£33,000 per year)
• Office‑based role, Monday‑Friday 9:00‑17:30 (part‑time considered)