Residential Property Secretary

Residential Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Location: Malton

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Experienced Legal Secretary (Residential Property/Conveyancing preferred)

If you’re an experienced conveyancing secretary who enjoys keeping transactions moving, takes pride in client care, and likes being the person who keeps everything organised behind the scenes, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive Residential Property team in Malton.

You’ll be part of a firm that values work life balance, invests in training and development, and uses modern systems and processes to help you provide a high level of service to clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the Residential Property/Conveyancing team
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing and formatting documents including contracts, completion statements and client letters
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements
• Handling incoming calls and emails, taking accurate messages and dealing with queries professionally
• Opening and closing files, maintaining accurate file records and supporting file management standards
• Supporting with document production, scanning, saving and general administration
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties to help transactions progress smoothly
• Managing key dates and deadlines, and supporting fee earners with day-to-day administration

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (Residential Property/Conveyancing experience is preferred)
• Strong typing and document formatting skills with excellent attention to detail
• A calm, organised approach and confidence managing competing deadlines
• Professional communication style and a client-first mindset
• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office
• A team-first attitude and willingness to support colleagues when needed

What’s On Offer

• Enhanced annual leave
• Bonus scheme (criteria for eligibility)
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Cycle 2 Work scheme (criteria for eligibility)
• Structured, funded and supported training and development
• Structured career path and progression support
• Supportive, approachable team environment
• Team building and wellbeing events, including corporate volunteering, office treat days, colleague of the month, and Christmas party
• Long service award
• Access to legal services (criteria for eligibility)
• Excellent processes and the latest technology to support high-quality client service

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Malton.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

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