Job Description
Part Time Conveyancing Legal Secretary - Reduced Hours Monday to Friday
Coventry City Centre
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum pro rata, commensurate with experience
We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Secretary to support a busy Residential Conveyancing team of a forward-thinking, award-winning, law firm based in Coventry City Centre.
This is a part time, permanent job, working reduced hours Monday to Friday. Mornings, afternoons or school hours can be accommodated. Please state your preferred hours and working pattern on application.
This is an opportunity to work in a very friendly, supportive working environment with a well-established, Lexcel and CQS accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm.
The position will involve:
- Provision of secretarial and administrative support to a busy Residential Conveyancing team
- Managing and maintaining files in respect of property transactions
- Dealing with clients by telephone and email, updating them on the progress of their property transaction, and collecting relevant documentation and signatures
- Liaising with third party professionals including estate agents, solicitors and mortgage brokers,
- Diary management
- Filling, scanning, printing of documents/letters
- Updating and maintaining electronic and physical case files, logging relevant information on to a legal case management system
Suitable candidates will have:
- Previous, up to date experienced of supporting a residential conveyancing team
- A sound understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish
- Experience of using a legal case management system
- Good longevity of employment in previous roles
Benefits include:
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Flexible working opportunities
- A programme of social events throughout the year
- Company Pension Scheme
- 32 days' annual leave, made up of 20 days paid leave plus 8 UK bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown period (usually 2 days at directors’ discretion)
Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with current market rate and will be dependent on experience and qualifications. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Candidates must live within an easily commutable distance of Coventry city centre.