Conveyancing Legal Secretary

RecQuest is working on behalf of an established law firm in Shirley, Southampton, seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their residential property department.

This is a permanent, office-based role for someone with solid conveyancing experience who takes pride in keeping files moving and fee earners organised.

What you will be doing:

• Providing full secretarial support to residential conveyancing fee earners

• Preparing contracts, transfers, mortgage documentation and completion statements

• Managing post-completion tasks including SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications and requisitions

• Handling day-to-day client queries and liaising with estate agents, lenders and other solicitors

• Maintaining files to a high standard on the firm's case management system

What they are looking for:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary in a residential conveyancing team

• A practical understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion

• Strong IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office

• Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise under pressure