Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant to join the established Residential Conveyancing team of a growing multi-office law firm in Billingham, County Durham. This is a full-time, permanent job offering £25,000 to £27,000 depending on experience, with 9am to 5pm hours and genuine flexibility around working pattern. Five days is preferred, although four days may be considered. The position is mainly office-based and has arisen because of increasing conveyancing work within the Billingham office.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant will provide secretarial and administrative support to Residential Conveyancing fee earners within the busy Billingham office. Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing support on residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, new builds, leasehold properties and equity release cases.
• Preparing correspondence, contracts and legal documentation through audio dictation and digital case management systems.
• Assisting with file progression, Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions and general conveyancing administration.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties throughout transactions.
• Using the LEAP case management system, with previous LEAP experience highly desirable.
• Supporting fee earners in maintaining efficient file progression and excellent client care.

Person Specification

This Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant job in Billingham, County Durham will suit an experienced conveyancing support professional who enjoys working in a busy, client-focused property environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Assistant or Residential Property Legal Secretary within residential conveyancing is essential.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process and the ability to support a varied caseload.
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A confident, friendly and professional approach to clients and third parties.
• The ability to work collaboratively within an established local office and wider multi-office team.
• Previous experience using LEAP is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and Rewards

This Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant position offers a competitive package and genuine flexibility within an established Billingham team. The successful Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant will also benefit from:

• Salary of £25,000 to £27,000 depending on experience.
• 9am to 5pm hours with genuine flexibility, with four days considered for the right person.
• A mainly office-based working arrangement, but open to a conversation around hybrid for the most experienced applicants
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Paid staff social events.
• Access to a Health Assured wellbeing app with counselling support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A family-friendly and flexible working culture.
• The opportunity to join a busy office where increasing work levels are creating continued growth.

About the Law Firm

This opportunity is with a growing, CQS-accredited, award-winning property law firm with an established presence across the North East. The firm is recognised for residential property expertise and personal client care, with its Billingham team forming part of a wider regional practice.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary/Conveyancing 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.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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