Connect Appointments have a new opportunity in the Beaminster area, for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary, to join our legal clients growing team.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time permanent opportunity
• Working 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm & Friday 9am to 5pm
• A salary of £25,000 to £27,000 per annum

Working as a Legal Secretary, your duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Being the first point of contact for customers contacting the law office
• Prepare and amend documents, contracts (including Sale and Purchase Agreements, Transfer Deeds, Completion Statements), Land Registry forms and correspondence by audio and copy typing using digital dictation
• Dictating audio files and written notes
• Managing records, projects and calendars, ensuring everything flows smoothly
• Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
• Indexing and updating pleadings
• Collecting and delivering documents
• Managing diaries and making travel arrangements

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have previous administration experience, with practice in audio transcriptions – but previous experience in the legal sector would be an advantage.

Other key skills and traits that you will ideally have, includes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other third parties
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when preparing and proof-reading legal documents and correspondence
• A thorough understanding of the conveyancing process, with previous experience in residential property transactions is preferable
• A responsible and discreet approach to handling sensitive client information
• A commitment to punctuality, reliability, and maintaining high standards of file management and record keeping
• Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
• Proficiency in word processing software including MS Office
• Ability to work with a team of Lawyers and others in the organisation
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadline

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0191 731 4800.

CASUND

Connect Appointments are on the lookout for an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer looking for their next career move to join our Bridport based legal client.

Our client is a well-regarded legal firm committed to providing high quality legal services and care.
As a Conveyancing Lawyer, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing an interesting and diverse portfolio of residential conveyancing (Some commercial conveyancing experience would be preferable but not essential)
• Providing precise, practical and effective advice and support to clients (and where appropriate other members within the conveyancing team)
• Ensuring efficient client representation while maintaining the highest standards of service

As a Conveyancing Lawyer you will bring the following experience:

• A qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive/Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of two years + PQE or FCILEx/Licensed Conveyancer status
• Strong interest in residential conveyancing
• A good level of experience of acting in residential conveyancing matters
• Preferably some experience in commercial conveyancing but this is not a pre-requisite of any application

What’s on offer?

• A full-time position where flexible working arrangements can be considered
• A competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (commensurate with your experience)
• A progressive work environment that values work/life balance and prioritises employee well-being
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you’re an experienced Conveyancing Lawyer seeking a role that offers growth, a supportive work culture and the chance to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0191 731 4800.