Conveyancing Legal Secretary - 35-Hour Week & Balance

Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a well established law firm in Kidderminster on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary or Administrator to join a busy residential property team offering a supportive working environment, long term stability and genuine opportunities for development. Based in Kidderminster, the successful Legal Secretary will benefit from a varied workload, a collaborative team culture and a strong emphasis on work/life balance within a professional and people focused environment.

About the Role

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a busy residential property team handling a high volume of conveyancing matters. This Legal Secretary job offers a varied workload and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast paced legal environment while delivering excellent client service and maintaining high standards of organisation and accuracy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting fee earners with the progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Managing file opening and closing procedures in line with compliance requirements
• Preparing legal correspondence and conveyancing documentation
• Handling Land Registry applications and post completion formalities
• Submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns accurately and within deadlines
• Assisting with file management and maintaining organised electronic and paper records
• Liaising with clients and third parties to provide updates and obtain required information
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements for fee earners
• Providing administrative support including typing, photocopying and document preparation
• Delivering a high standard of client care and professional communication at all times

About You

You will have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a fast paced administrative or professional services environment. This Legal Secretary job would suit someone highly organised, proactive and confident managing a busy workload within a supportive team setting.

You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience within a legal secretarial or conveyancing support position
• Understanding of residential property processes and conveyancing administration
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a high volume workload efficiently
• Proactive and adaptable approach to supporting a busy team
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and case management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and confidential approach when dealing with client information
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues

Benefits and Rewards

Alongside a competitive salary, you will be joining a supportive law firm that places strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, development and long term career satisfaction.

• 22 days annual leave rising with service plus bank holidays
• Additional office closure during the Christmas period
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services
• Discounted legal services for employees and family members
• Life assurance provision
• Company pension scheme
• Annual staff events and social activities
• 35 hour working week supporting work/life balance
• Structured support and opportunities for professional development

Applications from candidates able to demonstrate the required skills and experience are welcomed from all backgrounds and circumstances.