Job Title: Legal Secretary – Residential Conveyancing / Property
Department: Property
Hours: Full Time | Hybrid
Location: Bromley About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-regarded Property Department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a high standard of support to fee earners.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing accurate, efficient, and professional secretarial and administrative support. While the primary focus will be on residential conveyancing, experience across other legal disciplines would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities
Document Production

• Producing and amending a wide range of legal documents and correspondence relating to residential conveyancing matters, including contracts, transfers, completion statements, and reports.
• Formatting documents in line with internal house style and ensuring consistency across all work.
• Proofreading and quality checking documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Managing document workflows effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Liaising with fee earners and support staff regarding document requirements and updates.
• Ensuring all work is completed within required timescales.

Administrative Support

• Assisting fee earners with general administrative duties including file management, client communication, and diary management where required.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties in a professional manner.
• Supporting colleagues across the department to manage workloads and maintain efficiency.
• Assisting with additional tasks during busy periods or where support is required across teams.

Team Contribution

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal and support teams.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others where appropriate.
• Participating in training to maintain and enhance systems and process knowledge.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within residential conveyancing / property law
• Experience in other legal practice areas desirable
• Fast and accurate typing speed (minimum 60 wpm)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong document formatting and reformatting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve document issues
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, flexible, and dependable approach
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable, and enthusiastic
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Open to change and continuous improvement
• Committed to delivering high-quality work
• Supportive team player with a collaborative mindset