Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Tonbridge, Kent | Residential Property

Join a well-established law firm in Tonbridge and take the next step in your conveyancing career.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded, well-established law firm based in Tonbridge. Working closely with the Head of Department, you will provide essential support across a busy residential conveyancing caseload, gaining valuable hands-on experience and developing your knowledge within a supportive and professional environment.

This role would suit someone with previous legal or conveyancing experience who is organised, proactive and keen to build a long-term career in residential property.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the residential conveyancing department, with responsibilities including:

• Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the Head of Department across a busy caseload.
• Opening new files, completing client onboarding and undertaking identity verification and anti-money laundering checks.
• Preparing client care letters, instruction documentation and reports.
• Ordering and reviewing property searches and raising initial enquiries.
• Preparing draft contract packs and assisting with title reviews and pre-contract enquiries.
• Assisting with transfer documentation, completion statements and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
• Preparing Land Registry applications and managing post-completion matters, including registration and file closure.
• Liaising regularly with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors, ensuring clients are kept informed throughout the transaction.
• Monitoring file progress, chasing outstanding documentation and maintaining accurate case management records.
• Assisting with diary management, correspondence and dictation where required.
• Ensuring all files are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and the firm's internal procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will be professional, well organised and committed to delivering excellent client service. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal support role, although candidates with the right attitude and aptitude will also be considered.
• A basic understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and approachable manner.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive, dependable and professional approach to your work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous.
• The ability to work collaboratively and provide effective support to a senior colleague.
• A genuine willingness to learn, develop and progress within the conveyancing sector.

The Opportunity

Working directly alongside the Head of Department, this is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, broaden your understanding of residential conveyancing and develop your skills within an established legal practice.

If you are looking to join a respected law firm where you can make a valuable contribution to a busy team while building your career in property law, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.