Job Description
Residential Legal Secretary
Location: Nottingham City Centre
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working Available
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Residential Legal Secretary to join our busy and friendly conveyancing team based in the heart of Nottingham city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a top Midlands law firm, supporting fee earners on a wide range of residential property matters within a highly regarded and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing full secretarial support to residential conveyancing fee earners
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence, including contracts, transfers, and completion statements
- Managing client files from instruction through to completion
- Handling telephone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
- Diary management and arranging appointments
- Carrying out administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within residential conveyancing
- Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process
- Excellent typing and IT skills (experience with case management systems is desirable)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid working (combination of office-based and remote working)
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Central Nottingham location with excellent transport links
- Opportunities for development within a leading Midlands firm
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, full-time role with a blend of office and home working
