Temporary Residential Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Location: Caterham, Surrey
Job Type: Temporary (ongoing to cover sickness – Immediate Start available)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm (Flexibly, reduced hours & part time would be considered as well)
Pay Rate: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

The Opportunity

A well-established law firm in Caterham is seeking an experienced Residential Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong conveyancing background who can hit the ground running and provide support to a busy residential property department.

The successful candidate will be confident managing a varied workload, supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, and liaising professionally with clients and third parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all conveyancing administration from instruction through to post-completion.
• Opening new files and completing client onboarding procedures, including ID and AML checks.
• Obtaining Land Registry documents, carrying out applications, and processing property searches.
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
• Drafting sale contracts and collating documentation for contract packs.
• Drafting responses to straightforward enquiries.
• Assisting with the exchange of contracts and completion process.
• Handling file archiving and general file management duties.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Audio typing and preparation of legal correspondence and documents.
• Providing general secretarial and administrative support to the Residential Property team.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant within a Residential Property department.
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Experience with client onboarding, AML procedures, Land Registry applications, and SDLT submissions.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Professional communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 - £20.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Immediate start available.
• Free local parking (Off-Site)
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a respected local law firm.
• Ongoing temporary assignment, with duration to be confirmed.

For further information or to apply, please contact Mark Watts at Reed Legal.