Legal Assistant
Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
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Salary: | £27,000.00 to £32,000.00 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 05 August 2025 |
Location: | Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 2EJ |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | Req/671013_1753797722 |
Summary
Legal Secretary
Salary: £27k - £33k (DOE)
Location: Keighley
Hours: Monday - Friday, full-time
Full-time, Permanent position
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a passion for property law and client service? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support our client's busy Conveyancing Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established legal firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and career development.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary:- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to conveyancing solicitors.
- Prepare and format legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
- Manage client correspondence via email, telephone, and post.
- Maintain and update case files and client records accurately.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage diaries for fee earners.
- Assist with the preparation of Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.
- Ensure compliance with legal procedures and firm policies throughout the conveyancing process.
- Previous experience in a legal secretary role, ideally within conveyancing.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment.
- Professional and client-focused approach.
- Knowledge of conveyancing procedures and terminology is essential.
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Supportive and friendly working environment
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.