Conveyancing Legal Assistant - Residential Property
Redditch or Solihull
Salary DOE
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:15pm

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Assistant/Secretary to support our clients well established Residential Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance to ensure maximum efficiency within the department.

Key Responsibilities:
*Manage Fee Earner diaries and schedule appointments.
*Handle routine client communications and enquiries.
*Open, maintain, and close client files in line with firm procedures.
*Maintain accurate records on the firm’s database.
*Draft and send correspondence, including invoices and dictated documents.
*Submit SDLT forms and Land Registry applications.
*Ensure confidentiality of all client and firm information.
*Maintain hard copy files and perform general administrative duties.
*Assist with post-completion tasks and legal document drafting.
*Record financial transactions and clear balances before file closure.
*Organise searches and compile necessary reports.
*Manage daily post and other clerical tasks.
*Comply with health and safety regulations.
*Perform other duties as reasonably required by the firm.


Person Specification:

*Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary, preferably within a Residential Conveyancing environment.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills.
*Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
*Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
*Discreet, with a professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information.
*Methodical, detail-oriented, and proactive.
*Committed to delivering exceptional client service.