Legal Secretary - Residential Conveyancing

Job Description:

Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Coventry City Centre with free city centre parking

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

About the firm:

Our client is a highly successful Lexcel and CQS accredited law firm who are listed on the Legal 500. Having almost doubled their workforce in the past 12 months, they are continuing to grow and thrive, so there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join.

This a modern, forward thinking firm who offer a high degree of support in the workplace, and a paperless working environment.

Social events and friendships are hugely important to them as well. They host quarterly social events to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. 

To encourage people from different departments to get to know one another in a more social setting, they also provide a free lunch for all staff on a regular basis, with an extended lunch break. and every year all staff are invited to a Christmas party night out, fully paid for by the firm with food, entertainment and hotel accommodation provided. A great night out as a big “thank you” for everyone’s hard work throughout the year. 

What you'll be doing:

• 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 obtaining 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 case files, logging relevant information on to a legal case management system

Who we're looking for:

Suitable candidates will have:

• 3 years'+ secretarial/PA experience, supporting a residential conveyancing team in an SRA-regulated law firm
• 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

*Please note, this is a "career secretary/PA" role and will not be suited to a paralegal, wishing to quality *

What's on offer:

• Ongoing training and development
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• A programme of social events throughout the year
• Company Pension Scheme 
• 32 days' annual leave, made up of 
  • 20 days paid leave to take when you want
  • 8 UK bank holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown period (usually 3 days)
• Parking permit provided for city centre car park

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with current market rate and will be commensurate with experience.  The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Candidates must live within an easily commutable distance of Coventry city centre. 

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.