Conveyancing Legal Secretary
Location: Salisbury Office
Department: Property
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Batt Broadbent Solicitors LLP is seeking a proactive and experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join our friendly and professional property team in Salisbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Conveyancing team
- Typing dictated letters, contracts, leases, and legal documents accurately and efficiently
- Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls with clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents
- Giving quotations for standard residential property transactions
- Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
- Dealing with post-exchange and post-completion formalities
- Completing pre-exchange searches including Local Authority and other relevant checks
- Opening new files and managing initial stages of transactions
- Liaising directly with clients, keeping them informed and managing expectations
Skills & Experience Required:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential conveyancing legal support role
- Strong audio typing skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Confident IT skills, including working with case management systems
- Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure
- Proactive attitude and a team player
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service (up to 10 extra days)
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount programme
- Health Insurance
- Career progression opportunities within a growing firm
At Batt Broadbent, we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative working culture where employees are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.
If you are a capable and enthusiastic legal secretary looking to build your career in a reputable and forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to:
Kelly Newland – Practice Manager
service@battbroadbent.co.uk