Whetstone / New Barnet / North Finchley
Up to £35,000 DOE
Office Based
A well-established and highly regarded law firm in North London is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to provide support to two busy solicitors within its property department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary looking for a long-term position within a stable and supportive firm. The role is heavily focused on residential conveyancing, although there will also be some involvement in immigration matters.
The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, capable of managing competing priorities and able to provide high-quality support with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing secretarial and administrative support to two solicitors
- Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to post-completion
- Opening new files and ensuring compliance procedures are completed
- Managing KYC and client onboarding processes
- Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
- Supporting post-completion processes and Land Registry submissions
- Assisting with general administrative duties
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Conveyancing Secretary within a residential property team
- Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, including post-completion work
- Experience handling file opening and KYC requirements
- Ability to work independently and hit the ground running with minimal training
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Confident dealing directly with clients and external stakeholders
- A proactive and team-oriented approach
- Good IT skills; previous experience using LEAP would be advantageous but is not essential
- Ideally located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Whetstone / New Barnet / North Finchley area
Additional Information
Please note that this is a secretarial position and is not suitable for paralegals seeking a route to qualification as a solicitor. The firm is seeking a candidate looking for a long-term secretarial career within a legal environment.
The successful candidate will be required to attend an in-person interview and complete a practical skills assessment as part of the recruitment process.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Stable and supportive working environment
- Long-term career opportunity
- Established and busy property department
IRG Law is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
IRG Law is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.