Conveyancing Secretary

Milton Keynes

Full time, Permanent

£25,000 - £30,000 (Depending on experience)

Our client is a well-established and respected law firm known for delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch. They are currently seeking a Conveyancing Secretary or Paralegal with proven experience in residential conveyancing to join our thriving property team.

You will work directly with a Partner, supporting a busy caseload of residential property transactions, including:

• Sales and purchases (including new builds and shared ownership).
• Transfers of equity.
• Mortgage and remortgage transactions.

From file opening to post-completion, you'll play a pivotal role in managing transactions and supporting clients with professionalism and efficiency.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Opening new files and assisting with file management throughout the transaction.
• Drafting and checking contracts and other legal documents.
• Liaising with estate agents, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and clients.
• Raising and responding to pre-contract enquiries.
• Carrying out AML and conflict checks.
• Reviewing source of funds and source of wealth documentation in collaboration with Partners and Accounts.
• Submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
• Managing Land Registry requisitions and updates via the portal.
• Handling requirements of management companies and ensuring compliance with stamp duty regulations.
• Communicating with clients in person, over the phone, and in writing throughout the transaction lifecycle.

To be considered, you must have:

• The ability to hit the ground running.
• Proven experience in a similar conveyancing role (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures, especially Land Registry and SDLT processes.
• Experience with new builds and shared ownership schemes.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Confident in client-facing situations with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach to work.

If you are a confident and capable conveyancing professional looking to join a firm where your contributions truly matter, we would love to hear from you!

Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Sales & Digital Marketing divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk