Legal Secretary

We have a fantastic opportunity within a brilliant firm who offer a wealth of experience in a diverse range of services. Due to growth, our client is looking for Legal Secretary’s in both the Private Client and Conveyancing departments to join their dedicated team within a friendly and professional environment.

Key Duties:

• Preparation, checking and proof reading of correspondence under the supervision of a fee earner.
• Type and complete legal and company forms, setting up documents from a precedent, and complete routine searches.
• Taking telephone calls when a fee earner is engaged or absent and taking accurate messages.
• Diary management for fee earners and arranging appointments via Outlook.
• Monitoring deadlines in respect of client affairs and notifying the relevant fee earner.
• Maintaining client files.
• General and routine office duties, such as photocopying and filing, both electronically and physically.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in handling residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office, document management and legal document production software.
• Excellent organisational ability and with a strong eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and used to working as part of a team.
• The ability to deliver excellent client service.
• Ability to take initiative on client matters and work independently.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• 22 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme
• Flexible home working policy
• Private health insurance
• Length of service recognition
• Social events

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