Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant to join a highly successful, award-winning Residential Conveyancing team in Spennymoor, County Durham. This is a permanent job available on either a full-time or part-time (4 days) basis. The incoming Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant will enjoy excellent benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, and a supportive and welcoming work culture.

This is a newly created job due to business growth, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and highly regarded conveyancing department. The successful Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant will provide dedicated administrative and secretarial support to a busy Conveyancer, playing an integral role in helping progress a varied caseload of residential property transactions.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant will provide comprehensive support to a fee earner working on a caseload of residential conveyancing matters. You will contribute significantly to the smooth running of the department and play a vital role in client care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Typing audio dictation of legal documents, letters and file notes accurately and efficiently
• Preparing legal forms, documents and correspondence
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, phone calls, emails and client queries
• Updating the case management system and maintaining accurate file records
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties to progress transactions
• Opening and closing files in accordance with compliance procedures
• Supporting the Conveyancer in progressing matters such as sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries, Conveyancing Assistants, or Legal Administrators with prior experience in a busy residential property team. This is not an entry-level job, and applicants must have:

• Proven experience working within a conveyancing department in a legal secretary or support capacity
• Strong audio typing skills and the ability to work with digital dictation
• Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
• The ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently with great attention to detail
• A client-focused and professional approach to work

Familiarity with conveyancing case management systems would be an advantage

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant will be joining an award-winning, supportive and forward-thinking law firm at their office in Spennymoor, County Durham.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time considered)
• Friendly, down-to-earth and team-focused working culture

About the Company

This Legal Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant job is within a highly respected and ambitious law firm with multiple offices across County Durham and Teesside. Despite their newer branding, they have grown quickly through client recommendation and excellent service delivery. The conveyancing team in Spennymoor has a fantastic reputation locally and the firm continues to expand its reach across the region. They offer a truly supportive working environment and value their people as their greatest asset.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.
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