Legal Secretary

  • Clayton Legal
  • Billericay, Essex
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Residential Conveyancing Secretary

  • Billericay
  • £28,000 - £32,000 per year (depending on experience)
  • People focused firm with a fantastic collaborative culture!

Join a Respected, Client-Focused Law Firm

An established and well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary to join its busy conveyancing team. The firm is known for its strong community presence, high professional standards and client-focused approach, combining traditional values with modern legal practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a trusted team delivering high-quality legal services with integrity and professionalism.

The Role

You will provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to two fee earners, assisting with both transactional residential conveyancing and lease extension matters. The role requires efficiency, organisation, and the ability to manage files from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive secretarial support to residential conveyancing fee earners

Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors

Audio typing and document preparation

Managing client onboarding and associated administrative tasks

Preparing fee quotations

Supporting the smooth progression of files through to completion

About You

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and professional, with a strong understanding of the conveyancing process.

Requirements

  • Ideally 3 years experience in residential conveyancing secretarial work
  • Experience with handling post - completion work; SDLT returns & Land Registry applications.
  • Strong understanding of residential conveyancing procedures
  • Excellent typing, organisational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude with strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per year (depending on experience)

  • Extremelly Supportive and friendly working environment

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

  • The chance to join a respected, community-focused legal team

If you are an experience Legal Secetary looking for the move to a firm that prioritises its people - apply now! Or email me at (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)