Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Residential Property Legal Secretary

Department: Conveyancing

Location: Loughborough

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Firm

We are working with an award-winning, full-service law firm that has built a strong reputation for providing outstanding client care and professional excellence. With a modern and supportive working environment, the firm is committed to nurturing its people and offering opportunities for growth and development. Due to continued expansion, the firm is now seeking a dedicated Residential Property Legal Secretary to join its busy Conveyancing team in Loughborough.

Role Overview

As a Residential Property Legal Secretary, you will provide essential administrative and typing support to the Conveyancing department, ensuring smooth operation and excellent service delivery to clients. This role is ideal for an organised, proactive, and client-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Conveyancing department.

Preparing and typing correspondence and legal documents (including audio typing) with accuracy and efficiency.

Handling incoming telephone enquiries professionally and courteously.

Liaising directly with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.

Maintaining and managing case files, ensuring documents are kept up to date.

Supporting the team with general office administration tasks.

Skills & Experience Required

Accurate typing and audio typing skills.

A professional and confident telephone manner.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Previous experience in a legal or conveyancing environment is desirable but not essential.

A willingness to learn, adapt, and provide exceptional client service.

Benefits

Competitive salary package reflective of experience, reviewed annually.

Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.

Healthcare plan (support for optical, dental, counselling, etc.).

25 days’ holiday (including 2 days at Christmas) plus public holidays.

Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme.

Financial assistance and study leave for professional development/CPD.

Supportive and collaborative team environment with approachable management.

Health & wellbeing initiatives, including access to confidential support services.

Regular social and charity events to encourage team spirit.

Modern offices in a convenient location with excellent transport links.

Diversity & Inclusion

The firm is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across the workplace. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, as the firm believes that a diverse workforce enhances both client service and workplace culture.

Application Process

If you are an organised and proactive individual looking to develop your career within a supportive and friendly legal environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today for immediate consideration.