Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Legal Assistant / Secretary – Residential Property

Location:

Evesham

Salary: DOE

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:15pm

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Assistant/Secretary to support our client’s well‑established Residential Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will deliver high‑quality administrative and secretarial assistance to ensure maximum efficiency within the department.

• Manage Fee Earner diaries and schedule appointments.
• Handle routine client communications and enquiries.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in line with firm procedures.
• Maintain accurate records on the firm’s database.
• Draft and send correspondence, including invoices and dictated documents.
• Submit SDLT forms and Land Registry applications.
• Ensure confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Maintain hard copy files and perform general administrative duties.
• Assist with post‑completion tasks and legal document drafting.
• Record financial transactions and clear balances before file closure.
• Organise searches and compile necessary reports.
• Manage daily post and other clerical tasks.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by the firm.

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary, preferably within a Residential Conveyancing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Discreet, with a professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Methodical, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service.