Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant to join a well-established law firm in Darlington, County Durham. This is a full-time, permanent job position and is entirely office-based, offering a salary of up to £27,000 depending on experience, 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, additional paid Christmas closure days, a 5% matched pension scheme and life assurance at four times salary. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary, or a Legal Assistant with property experience, to join a specialist residential conveyancing environment.
Role Responsibilities
The Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, helping residential property transactions progress efficiently while maintaining a high standard of client care. Key responsibilities will include:
- Audio and copy typing correspondence, reports and legal documents
- Opening new client files and supporting client onboarding procedures
- Preparing contract packs, completion statements and other conveyancing documentation
- Managing diaries, appointments and fee earners' schedules
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and other solicitors
- Handling incoming calls, emails and post
- Requesting searches, obtaining Land Registry documents and updating case management systems
- Supporting exchange and completion procedures
- Maintaining accurate file records in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
- Providing wider administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing team
Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries, as well as Legal Assistants who already have experience supporting property matters. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, or as a Legal Assistant with experience in property matters
- Residential or commercial conveyancing experience would be particularly advantageous
- Confidence with audio and copy typing and the preparation of legal documents
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing administrative priorities
- A professional approach to communicating with clients and other parties involved in property transactions
- Attention to detail when maintaining files, records and case management information
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant will receive a comprehensive package alongside the opportunity to join an established Darlington, County Durham law firm. Benefits and rewards will include:
- Salary of up to £27,000 depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent employment with office-based working
- 21 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Additional paid Christmas closure days without using annual leave entitlement
- Annual leave increasing by one additional day each year after five years' service until year 10
- The option to use up to two days of annual leave as eight two-hour slots for private appointments
- 5% employer pension contribution matched against a 5% employee contribution after three months
- Optional cash health scheme after successful completion of probation
- Life assurance at four times salary
- Reduced-cost car parking nearby
- Working hours of 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on Friday, with one hour for lunch
About the Law Firm
This well-established law firm has a strong reputation for specialist property work and a long-standing presence in the region. It is a CQS-accredited and Legal 500-recognised law firm, with further recognition in Chambers, and places a strong emphasis on professionalism, efficiency and high-quality client care. The Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant will join a property-focused environment where accurate support and excellent service are central to the firm's approach.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 01325 624084 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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