Experienced Legal Secretary – Conveyancing and Private Client
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: Palmers Green, London
- Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a fresh new challenge and offer the relevant skills and experience required.
We are looking for a talented Legal Secretary to join us in the Conveyancing and Private client Teams at our offices in Palmers Green.
Ideally you will have at least 2 years’ proven experience working as a Legal Secretary and have a good understanding of the conveyancing process.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting and assisting fee earners specialising in conveyancing and private client work
- Diary management
- Use of case management systems
- Drafting various legal documents and client’s correspondence
- Audio and copy typing (60 words per minute)
- Liaising with a range of stakeholders
- Data processing and management
- General administrative duties
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- You will be a team player who can adapt to various teams;
- A competent communicator with strong IT and typing skills;
- A fast typing speed and experience with audio-dictation typing is required;
- You should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
A competitive salary is on offer for the right individual.
Please send your CV along with a covering letter to careers@stapletonslaw.com
Experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: Palmers Green, London
- Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
We are seeking a dedicated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join our team in Palmers Green, London.
This role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for property law.
Ideally you will have at least 2 years’ proven experience working as a Paralegal, preferably within residential conveyancing.
Responsibilities:
- Deal with the return of client’s initial instruction form and carrying out all necessary ID and Money Laundering checks and making further enquiries with clients where necessary for the team
- Obtain title documentation from Land Registry
- Prepare contract documentation and issuing contract packs
- Carry out property searches
- Carrying out all aspects of administration following exchange of contracts including sending Memorandums of Exchange, obtaining final redemption figures, sending Certificate of Titles, applying for pre-completion searches,
- Preparing final completion statements
- Communicating effectively with clients, solicitors, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process.
- Maintaining diaries for completion and registration and complying with all deadlines
- Making SDLT applications online on completion
- Dealing with registration at Land Registry
- Sending client completed registration and scheduling of deeds to the mortgage lender
- Fully utilising the Case Management system when typing correspondence, telephone notes etc.
- General support work will include (as and when required) taking and receiving calls and messages.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the conveyancing process, including post-completion matters.
- Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
A competitive salary is on offer for the right individual.
Please send your CV along with a covering letter to careers@stapletonslaw.com