Job Description

Job Title:

Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Location:

SW9, London

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

The Conveyancing Legal Secretary plays a pivotal role in supporting conveyancing solicitors throughout residential (and potentially commercial) property transactions. You'll manage administrative duties, client communication, and legal documentation to ensure smooth, efficient conveyancing processes

Key Responsibilities

Secretarial & Administrative Support

Audio and copy-typing correspondence, contracts, transfer deeds and Land Registry forms using digital dictation and word processing Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, appointments and travel arrangements Photocopying, scanning, filing, sending/receiving post, and general office tasks

Case File and Document Management

Opening, maintaining, and closing client files using your firm's case management system Preparing and filing documents such as contracts, SDLT forms, quotes, client care letters, completion statements, and post-completion documents

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

Acting as a key point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, local authorities, and other professionals Providing regular updates on case status, chasing documents, and managing expectations on timings

Conveyancing Searches & Legal Compliance

Ordering and compiling property searches (local authority, environmental, water, flood, etc.), and submitting Land Registry and SDLT applications Assisting with AML checks and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory procedures jobleads.com.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven secretarial experience in a conveyancing department (minimum 6 months-2 years) Fast and accurate audio typing using digital dictation and MS Word/Office Competency with case management systems, Outlook, Excel Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication, client-focused and professional on the phone Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a busy environment .

Desirable Attributes

Conveyancing-related qualifications or training (e.g., Legal Secretary Diploma, ILSPA) Experience with post-completion tasks like Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions Familiarity with AML processes and complaint handling .

What We Offer

Competitive salary (32k-35k, depending on experience) . Comprehensive benefits (pension, life assurance, private healthcare, bonus schemes) Professional development opportunities, support for training (e.g., ILSPA Diploma or digital dictation courses). A supportive, friendly working culture, often within Legal 500 or high-street conveyancing teams.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to apply, please reply to this email with your CV or reach out to us at andy@elysian-legal.com or 0203 7954141.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,443.00-36,689.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AS205
Expected start date: 05/07/2025