Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary
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Location: Epsom Surrey
Salary: £30k
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:00pm
Benefits: Free on-site parking

The Opportunity

A well-established and friendly Legal Practice in near Epsom is seeking an experienced Legal Conveyancing Secretary to join its busy Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised legal secretary with conveyancing experience and working knowledge of LEAP case management software .

You will play a key role in supporting Fee Earners throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

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• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Conveyancing Fee Earners.
  
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents, contracts, and completion statements.
  
• Opening new client files and carrying out file management procedures.
  
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings.
  
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors throughout transactions.
  
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, emails, and telephone enquiries.
  
• Updating and maintaining client records using LEAP software .
  
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes.
  
• Requesting searches and obtaining Land Registry documentation.
  
• Drafting and issuing standard conveyancing documentation.
  
• Undertaking audio and copy typing as required.
  
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
  

Candidate Requirements

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• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Residential Conveyancing. (ideally)
  
• Working knowledge of LEAP case management software is a bonus
  
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  
• Excellent typing and document production abilities.
  
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
  
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment.
  
• Good attention to detail and accuracy. xwwtmva
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.