Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Secretary – Ferndown-up to £30000

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy residential conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, assisting with a varied caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support within residential conveyancing
• Audio typing and preparation of legal documentation using digital dictation
• Drafting correspondence and ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant
• Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties
• Managing diaries, appointments, and general administrative duties
• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files accurately
• Handling post-completion work including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
• Preparing completion statements and assisting with completions
• Using case management systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience in a conveyancing or legal secretarial role
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Experience with post-completion work (including Land Registry applications) desirable
• Fast and accurate audio typing (minimum 40 wpm)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems (LEAP/InfoTrack desirable)

Benefits

• Salary £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Good Benefits

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency