Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Legal Secretary - In-House Conveyancing
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Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their in-house legal team in Southend-On-Sea, Essex.
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This role will support a busy department specialising in landlord and tenant and property law, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support while contributing to both day-to-day case management and wider business projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full secretarial support to the Head of Legal and wider team
- Audio typing, copy typing, and transcription of legal documents
- Draft, prepare, and engross legal documentation for service
- Open new files, maintain accurate records, and prepare files for completion
- Manage diaries, deadlines, and court directions
- Support day-to-day case management including post-completion correspondence
- Liaise with solicitors, leaseholders, and internal departments to progress matters efficiently
- Act as a professional first point of contact for incoming calls and queries
- Assist with high-volume legal projects, including lease variations and related transactions
- Support billing processes and invoicing on completed matters
- Undertake legal and general research tasks as required
- Archive and maintain files in line with company procedures
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Requirements / Skills / Experience
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within property or landlord and tenant law
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficient audio typing skills
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner
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Package / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive in-house legal team
- Exposure to a wide range of property and landlord and tenant matters
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
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