Legal Secretary

To assist a fee earner in a busy family practice in the Conveyancing and Private Client Department. The position is office based and fulltime. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Remuneration will be dependent on experience. A 3 month probationary period will be completed after which the position will be reviewed. The firm is an Equality Opportunities employer.

**Duties include**:

- Providing full secretarial support to solicitors from file opening to file closure
- Using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation
- Preparation of contract paperwork
- Management of fee earner diary
- Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files.
- Undertaking online Land Registry searches
- Responding to enquiries on behalf of solicitors.
- Assistance in general team administration including taking calls and directing accordingly
- Arranging meeting room bookings.
- Managing post completions procedures including SDLT returns and title registrations.

**Desired skills and experience**:

- Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Fast, accurate typing ability
- Experience of using digital audio typing systems
- Experience of using case management system is desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very well organised
- Friendly & professional attitude
- IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management
- Experience of working in a legal environment of at least 1 year

**Salary**: From £19,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
The firm is currently working as normal. Hand sanitising is available and the wearing of a mask is acceptable if you wish.

**Experience**:

- legal: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JE/RSH/2023