Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary

Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary - Conveyancing Team

Position: Conveyancing Assistant or Legal SecretaryLocation: Chelmsford Salary: Competitive Working Pattern: Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and organised Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary to join our clients Conveyancing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting fee-earners in residential property, or a strong legal secretary looking to develop further within conveyancing.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing high-quality administrative, client care and case-support services.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Case Support

• Prepare client care letters, reports and routine correspondence.
• Assist with completion of client questionnaires and documentation.
• Handle routine client enquiries by phone and email in a professional and friendly manner.

Administrative Duties

• Audio typing and document preparation.
• Manage filing: opening, closing and maintaining client files in line with firm procedures.
• Prepare outgoing post, bundles and enclosures.
• Manage diary appointments and organise meetings.
• Co-ordinate key date reminders and chase relevant documentation when needed.
• General office support, including copying, scanning and assisting fee-earners and other secretaries where required.

Team Support

• Provide cover during fee-earner absence where appropriate.
• Support junior or temporary secretaries when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm (property experience highly desirable).
• Strong literacy and communication skills.
• Excellent IT and typing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, organised and team-focused approach.
• Legal qualifications or relevant conveyancing experience (advantageous but not essential).

What's in it for you?

• Join a friendly, supportive and well-established conveyancing team.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• A collaborative culture that values professional growth and wellbeing.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)