Residential Conveyancing Secretary

A flexible part-time role, during school hours will be considered.

Our well-regarded Residential Property team is expanding! This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking for a flexible part-time role in Residential Conveyancing. This job involves providing secretarial and administrative support to our highly-rated team of Residential Property experts, working alongside enthusiastic and driven administrative colleagues.

Salary – market rate dependent upon experience.

What would I be doing day-to-day?

• Opening and preparing files to be worked on, then closing them when the case has finished.
• Onboarding clients and completing any necessary due diligence checks
• Audio and copy typing letters and other documents, as well as printing and photocopying
• Handling and making telephone calls and taking messages as appropriate
• Attending to clients when they have a query or need further assistance
• Maintaining diaries and ensuring that the team is organised
• Processing accounts procedures on conveyancing transactions
• Dealing with the Land Registry, search providers and any other third parties. This includes the system and services that are used in the course of dealing with a matter
• Completing Land Registry documentation and SDLT forms
• Completion of registration

What makes SME Solicitors different?

SME Solicitors is a well-established law firm located in the centre of Worcester, with a history dating back to 1840. The firm combines traditional values with modern practices to provide a personal and proactive service to our clients - many of whom have been with us for generations. SME Solicitors is proud to be an independent high street firm that is able to provide a full suite of legal services to Worcestershire’s individuals, families and businesses alike.

We strive to make our firm a friendly, flexible and supportive place to work. That’s why we have a range of benefits that our members of staff can take advantage of. Some of these include:

• Working within a flexible and supportive environment.
• Wellbeing provision with Mental Health and Emergency First Aiders on site.
• Free parking on the premises, including at weekends.
• A well-stocked staff kitchen and access to our cold water machine in reception.
• Pension provision with auto enrolment.
• Flexible parental leave arrangements.
• Holiday entitlement including statutory holiday, birthday as holiday, Christmas Eve and three days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• We also offer one paid day for charity work each year.
• Long service recognition.
• Pay day breakfast, staff socials and invitations to networking events.
• Christmas festivities and other seasonal events.
• Discounts on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Residential Conveyancing of a primary residence.
• Sight tests and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• Professional development coaching, including webinars and CPD training.
• Opportunities for career development including apprenticeships.
• Commitment to charitable initiatives supporting multiple local charities.

What experience would help me to thrive at SME?

You would need…

• Secretarial/PA experience within a law firm.
• Computer literacy and audio typing.
• Good communication skills and telephone matter.
• A personable, self-organised and motivated mindset.

Ideally, you would also benefit from having…

• Secretarial experience in property departments.
• Experience of completing property-related documents and applications.
• An understanding of the conveyancing process.

Who would I be working with?

Our Residential Property team is well-regarded across Worcestershire and facilitated over 300 house moves in 2024.

There are truly some fantastic members of our growing team. For example, Liz Stirk (Head of Residential Property) was nominated as the Worcestershire Law Society’s Legal Executive of the Year 2024. Recently we have taken on new fee earning and support staff to enhance the level of service that we can provide to our clients. Many of our team members are also undertaking qualifications ranging from Paralegal courses to CILEX.

Our Residential Property team is driven and enthusiastic, with an often busy but fulfilling workload that is shared amongst its members. The team prides itself on being collaborative, providing support for one another and being able to answer questions on any of the many matters that they are handling.

There’s more to learn about our team on our website, at www.smesolicitors.co.uk/our-people

What are some of the things we would discuss during an interview?

• Your previous experience in employment and how it would help you in this role.
• Your professional experience, accomplishments, training and client interactions.
• Your ability to cope with a full workload and demanding situations.
• Any other areas of interest within the job, as well as your goals going forward.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person