Full job descriptionConveyancing Secretary OR ParalegalLocation: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the RoleWe are seeking an organised and proactive Conveyancing Secretary or Paralegal to join our clients busy residential property team in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional to work within a friendly and established firm, assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly while delivering a high standard of client care.
Key Responsibilities*Providing administrative and legal support to conveyancing fee earners.
*Preparing correspondence, contracts, transfer deeds and completion statements.
*Opening and closing client files in accordance with compliance procedures.
*Managing client onboarding, including ID verification and AML checks.
*Ordering searches and reviewing search results.
*Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors.
*Managing diaries, appointments and key transaction dates.
*Preparing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
*Handling telephone enquiries and providing regular updates to clients.
*Maintaining accurate case management records.
*Assisting with exchange and completion processes.
*Supporting fee earners with post-completion matters where required.
Candidate RequirementsEssential:
*Previous experience working within residential conveyancing.
*Experience as either a Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Paralegal.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritise workloads effectively.
*High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
*Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
*Professional and client-focused approach.
Desirable:
*Knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion.
*Experience preparing SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
*Ability to work with minimal supervision.
*Legal qualifications (CILEx, LPC or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer*Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience.
*Friendly and supportive working environment.
*Opportunities for career development and progression.
*Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
*Pension scheme.
*Ongoing training and professional development.
*Convenient Southend location with good transport links.
Who Should Apply?This role would suit someone who has experience as a:
*Conveyancing Secretary
*Conveyancing Assistant
*Residential Property Paralegal
*Legal Assistant (Property)
*Conveyancing Administrator looking to progress
If you are an organised legal professional with conveyancing experience and are looking to join a supportive and well-established firm in Southend-on-Sea, we would be delighted to hear from you.