Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Kinetic Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Heywood who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to support their busy Residential Conveyancing Department. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth progression of property transactions, working closely with fee earners, clients, estate agents and third parties throughout the conveyancing process. The successful candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent attention to detail and be confident managing a varied workload within a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities *Preparing contracts, transfer documents, completion statements and client bills *Ordering redemption figures, property searches and requesting mortgage funds *Preparing and submitting Certificates of Title (COT) *Carrying out final searches and dealing with Land Registry requisitions *Updating lender portals and managing LMS transactions *Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors via telephone and email *Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the conveyancing team *Managing diaries, correspondence and case files efficiently *Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements *Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion What We're Looking For *Previous experience within a Residential Conveyancing role is essential *Experience using legal case management systems *Fast, accurate typing and strong document preparation skills *Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process *Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office *Excellent verbal and written communication abilities *Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail *Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure *Professional, proactive and client-focused approach What's on Offer *Salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum *Permanent, full-time opportunity *Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends *Join a reputable and established law firm *Supportive and friendly working environment *Long-term career development opportunities *Varied and interesting workload within a busy conveyancing department If you have residential conveyancing experience and are looking to join a respected firm where your skills and experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. We review all applications carefully and will contact candidates who match the profile IND1