Residential Conveyancing Secretary - Romsey

Romsey, Hampshire | Full time | Permanent | Office based

Conveyancing support is where a transaction either moves or stalls. Firms know it, which is why a good conveyancing secretary rarely stays on the market long.

RecQuest is recruiting on behalf of an established Hampshire firm for a Conveyancing Secretary to join its busy residential property department in Romsey. This is a settled team with a steady flow of work, not a firm firefighting a backlog.

The Role

• Providing secretarial and administrative support across residential conveyancing matters

• Handling telephone enquiries from clients, estate agents and third parties

• Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents

• Maintaining files and case management records

• Supporting fee earners through to exchange and completion

About You

• Experience in residential conveyancing (essential)

• A confident telephone manner, particularly with agents and clients under time pressure

• Able to audio and copy type accurately

• Proficient with Outlook and Word, and ideally Excel

• Experience with LexisNexis Smart Forms (desirable, not essential)

Why Consider It

• Romsey conveyancing roles do not come up often

• An established department rather than a new function finding its feet

• For someone local, it removes a commute into Southampton without dropping down in quality of work

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All conversations are strictly confidential. To discuss this role, or the conveyancing support market across Hampshire, contact Ben Holtom at RecQuest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a conveyancing secretary do?

A conveyancing secretary supports fee earners through the residential property transaction, from opening the file to completion. The work covers audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents, fielding calls from clients, estate agents and lenders, maintaining case management records, and keeping matters moving to deadline. In smaller departments the role often extends into ordering searches and post-completion tasks.

What salary can a conveyancing secretary expect in Hampshire?

Conveyancing secretary salaries across Hampshire typically run from around £24,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, with Romsey, Winchester and Southampton generally paying at the upper end of that range.

Do I need formal qualifications?

No. Practical conveyancing experience matters far more than qualifications for this role. A legal secretarial or administrative qualification is welcomed but is not a requirement.

Is LexisNexis Smart Forms experience essential?

No. It is a genuine advantage and will shorten your settling-in period, but firms will train the right person on their case management system.

What is the working pattern?

This is a full time, office based role. Conveyancing support depends on being present and reachable while transactions are live, so hybrid working is not available.