Conveyancing Paralegal or Secretary

Conveyancing Secretary OR ParalegalLocation: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the RoleWe are seeking an organised and proactive Conveyancing Secretary or Paralegal to join our clients busy residential property team in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional to work within a friendly and established firm, assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly while delivering a high standard of client care. Key Responsibilities • Providing administrative and legal support to conveyancing fee earners. • Preparing correspondence, contracts, transfer deeds and completion statements. • Opening and closing client files in accordance with compliance procedures. • Managing client onboarding, including ID verification and AML checks. • Ordering searches and reviewing search results. • Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors. • Managing diaries, appointments and key transaction dates. • Preparing SDLT returns and Land Registry applications. • Handling telephone enquiries and providing regular updates to clients. • Maintaining accurate case management records. • Assisting with exchange and completion processes. • Supporting fee earners with post-completion matters where required. Candidate RequirementsEssential: • Previous experience working within residential conveyancing. • Experience as either a Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Paralegal. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritise workloads effectively. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. • Professional and client-focused approach. Desirable: • Knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion. • Experience preparing SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Legal qualifications (CILEx, LPC or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential. What We Offer • Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience. • Friendly and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career development and progression. • Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays. • Pension scheme. • Ongoing training and professional development. • Convenient Southend location with good transport links. Who Should Apply?This role would suit someone who has experience as a: • Conveyancing Secretary • Conveyancing Assistant • Residential Property Paralegal • Legal Assistant (Property) • Conveyancing Administrator looking to progress If you are an organised legal professional with conveyancing experience and are looking to join a supportive and well-established firm in Southend-on-Sea, we would be delighted to hear from you.