Conveyancing Legal Secretary

  • Kinetic Plc
  • Heywood, Wiltshire
  • Nov 03, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Kinetic Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Heywood who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to support their busy Residential Conveyancing Department.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth progression of property transactions, working closely with fee earners, clients, estate agents and third parties throughout the conveyancing process.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent attention to detail and be confident managing a varied workload within a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities
Preparing contracts, transfer documents, completion statements and client bills
Ordering redemption figures, property searches and requesting mortgage funds
Preparing and submitting Certificates of Title (COT)
Carrying out final searches and dealing with Land Registry requisitions
Updating lender portals and managing LMS transactions
Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors via telephone and email
Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the conveyancing team
Managing diaries, correspondence and case files efficiently
Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements
Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion

What We're Looking For
Previous experience within a Residential Conveyancing role is essential
Experience using legal case management systems
Fast, accurate typing and strong document preparation skills
Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process
Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
Professional, proactive and client-focused approach

What's on Offer
Salary of 25,000 - 27,000 per annum
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends
Join a reputable and established law firm
Supportive and friendly working environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Varied and interesting workload within a busy conveyancing department

If you have residential conveyancing experience and are looking to join a respected firm where your skills and experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. We review all applications carefully and will contact candidates who match the profile
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