Description
Legal Secretary – Conveyancing (Commercial Property)
Location: East London
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000
We’re proud to be working with a well-established and respected law firm in East London that is currently looking to expand their Commercial Conveyancing department with the addition of a Legal Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-focused legal support professional to join a firm known for its approachable culture and longstanding client relationships.
The Opportunity:You’ll play a key role in supporting experienced conveyancing fee earners, helping to streamline their day-to-day workload and maximise their client-facing time. This is a busy, varied role in a collaborative environment, ideal for someone who thrives in a client-focused support position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Opening new client matters and handling anti-money laundering checks (via platforms like Thirdfort)
- Drafting legal documents such as board minutes, contracts, leases, deeds, and other conveyancing documentation
- Managing daily administrative tasks: scanning, printing, photocopying, and file management
- Answering calls and emails professionally, handling basic queries and passing on messages accurately
- Preparing completion statements, SDLT forms, AP1s, and managing Companies House filings
- Using online portals such as LMS and Lender Exchange to ensure all documentation is submitted accurately and on time
- Liaising with clients, agents, and internal teams with sensitivity and professionalism
- Processing payments, requesting cheques, and handling the billing process with fee earners and the accounts team
- Providing occasional reception cover when required
About You:We’re looking for someone with experience in legal support, ideally within conveyancing. The successful candidate will be confident, highly organised, and comfortable in a client-facing role.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience supporting a busy commercial conveyancing team
- Knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry submissions
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- High attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Comfortable with dictation-based tasks and legal billing processes
- Confident in using legal software and document management systems
- A positive, team-focused approach and willingness to support others
This is a great opportunity to step into a supportive legal environment where your organisational skills and conveyancing knowledge will be genuinely valued.
For more information or to apply, contact El at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or email e.wilson@puroassociates.com
