Legal Secretary – Residential & Commercial Conveyancing

About the role

This position is for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide full secretarial support within a busy Conveyancing department of a well‑established law firm in North West London. The role involves handling both residential and commercial property matters from instruction through to post‑completion.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Partner in the Conveyancing team.
• Prepare legal documents, contracts, correspondence and perform typing/audio typing using digital dictation.
• Manage conveyancing matters from initial instruction to post‑completion, including preparing contract packs and completion statements.
• Open new files, conduct AML checks and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Assist with Land Registry applications, registrations and submission of SDLT returns.
• Support commercial property transactions and portfolio purchases.
• Handle post‑completion administrative tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary with a focus on conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures.
• Experience with digital dictation systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Digital dictation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a reputable law firm.
• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development in both residential and commercial conveyancing.