Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading firm in Belfast City Centre with the recruitment of a Legal Secretary.
The role will be performed in Belfast City Centre.
It is preferred if the successful candidate works part-time hours.
Successful Candidate will work within Conveyancing.
Permanent position
Salary
Fully Negotiable - highly competitive rate of pay (Negotiable) + Great benefits & Flexibility
Responsibilities

• Order and monitor standard conveyancing searches.
• Open, update and close files; manage archiving and retrieval procedures
• Audio type and track change documents such as contracts, leases etc.
• Transfer deeds, correspondence, and completion statements.
• Send title documents and Land Registry submissions.
• Assist with post-exchange tasks including SDLT returns, Land Registry applications, and completion arrangements.
• Serve as key point of contact by liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other stakeholders.

The Ideal Person

• Previous experience in conveyancing support or legal secretarial work
• Proficiency with Audio typing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management system. Ideally LEAP case management system.
• Excellent level of English.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.
From the moment I first engaged with VANRATH, the experience has been exceptional. The team demonstrates a rare blend of professionalism, efficiency, and genuine attentiveness that truly distinguishes them. They invest real time in understanding your skills, aspirations, and personal situation, and then actively steer you toward opportunities that genuinely suit what you're aiming for.
I'd like to give particular recognition to Jack Groves, Conor Birch, and Sean Doherty, whose commitment and support made the journey incredibly smooth. Each of them consistently went above and beyond-offering straightforward guidance, arranging interviews at short notice, and making sure I felt fully prepared at every stage. Their communication was reliable, clear, and reassuring throughout the entire process.
What stood out most was how forward-thinking the team was. Even when I wasn't specifically searching for a new role, they encouraged me to consider what was possible and swiftly connected me with positions that proved to be an excellent match. Thanks to their help, I secured a job that not only aligns perfectly with my experience but also energises me about what lies ahead.
I couldn't praise VANRATH more highly-their expertise, dedication, and personal approach make them truly outstanding in the recruitment world. I would happily collaborate with them again in the future.

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