Legal Secretary / Assistant – Residential Conveyancing

About the role

Our client, a well‑established law firm in Witney, is seeking a Legal Secretary / Assistant to support its busy Residential Property and Conveyancing team. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative assistance to solicitors and ensuring smooth case progression for residential conveyancing matters.

Key responsibilities

• Opening new files and producing required documents
• Filing, archiving, retrieving files and handling post
• Photocopying, scanning, email management and cheque requests
• Audio typing of standard and non‑standard letters
• Preparing correspondence, enclosures, forms and other documents
• Attending to client enquiries by phone and in person
• Arranging meetings, appointments and liaising with estate agents and solicitors
• Gathering information and updating the case management system
• Undertaking any additional duties as required

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a property/conveyancing team
• Excellent organisational ability with strong prioritisation under pressure
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional telephone manner and confidence speaking with clients
• Friendly, approachable personality to facilitate client and third‑party relationships

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Case management system
• Fast and accurate typing