Legal Secretary

Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job based in the Portsmouth with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions.

You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for

• Opening and closing of files
• Local Searches
• Maintenance of files
• Associated administrative duties
• Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents

Person specification

Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years.

Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Outstanding client care skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator
• Collaborative
• Organised
• Ambitious

Benefits and Rewards

The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including:

• Potential Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave
• Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year
• Social events
• Ongoing development opportunities

About the Company

This is a leading law firm with offices within the Portsmouth area. They pride themselves on their staff retention and the reason this job opportunity has come about is because a member of staff has been promoted internally. With a clear focus on service, they have a fantastic reputation both as an employer and as a law firm regionally. Their Residential Property team are a friendly and hardworking team adopting the firm’s values that place their expertise and commitment to their clients at the very heart of what they do.

Along with an excellent reputation for clients, they can boast the same as an employer with strong staff retention and a clear commitment to the ongoing development and progression of their employees.

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