Legal Secretary

  • Focus Resourcing
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • Sep 10, 2025
Full time Legal

Job Description

  • Central office, with no parking
  • Fully office based


Our client is seeking an experience full time Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team. You will work closely with their experienced Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers, providing support across a broad range of conveyancing matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm offering a competitive salary and benefits package within a supportive team environment.

We are looking for a team player with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a strong client service ethos. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to helping our conveyancing team deliver an outstanding service.

Your role as Legal Assistant will be:

  • Providing day-to-day support to fee earners across residential conveyancing transactions
  • Managing a wide range of administrative duties, including handling client calls and providing updates to clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors
  • Opening and maintaining compliant case files
  • Drafting contract packs and supporting pre- and post-exchange administration
  • Preparing COTs, carrying out final searches, and lodging SDLT and AP1 forms
  • Handling Land Registry requisitions
  • Audio and copy typing, dictation, and diary management

The Candidate

  • It is essential you have a minimum of 1 years conveyancing experience in a law firm for this role
  • Good working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Excellent communication and client care skills with a proactive and professional approach
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Group Income Protection Insurance
  • BUPA Cash plan
  • Regular events