Conveyancing Secretary – Chippenham

Full Time | 9am – 5pm

I am working with a long‑established and well‑respected regional law firm who are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Conveyancing Secretary to join their Residential Property team in Chippenham. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting a busy conveyancing department within a welcoming and professional environment.

The role

• Assisting with residential property transactions, including sales, purchases and re‑mortgages, following the firm’s procedures and guidelines
• Providing support to the conveyancing lawyer, including audio typing, preparing and amending documents
• Copying, scanning and filing post and other documentation
• Undertaking all necessary tasks relating to the residential conveyancing process
• Using residential property case management forms and standard letters
• Taking accurate telephone messages and passing information to the appropriate person
• Liaising with the Accounts department to obtain cheques and other financial documents as required
• Providing reception cover and carrying out reception duties when needed

Skills

• Good working knowledge of freehold residential conveyancing
• Accurate typing skills
• Strong sense of layout and presentation for letters and documents
• Good command of English grammar
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Ability to deal effectively with clients
• Strong organisational skills, including proactive diary and file management

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

What’s on offer

• A family‑friendly firm with genuine work‑life balance
• Supportive colleagues and approachable leadership
• Full‑time role with 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Being part of a long‑established, well‑respected law firm
• Salary negotiable depending on experience

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of freehold residential conveyancing, accurate typing skills, and strong document layout and grammar abilities. You’ll be confident with clients, professional on the phone, and highly organised with diaries and files.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further, please submit your CV for consideration.