Legal Secretary

Franklin & Co. Solicitors, Bakewell are looking for a legal secretary to support their conveyancing and probate department. This will be on a full time basis, working onsite at our Bakewell office.

**Job Summary**

To provide administrative/secretarial support to the Conveyancing and Probate Team

**Main Responsibilities**
- Typing and audio transcription (letters, drafting deeds, documents, phone/attendance notes etc.)
- Taking and making phone calls on behalf of fee earner
- Photocopying/scanning as applicable
- Dealing with post received
- Filing and maintain proper file order
- File reviews (assisting fee earner)
- Data entry (Excel spreadsheets) and into Case Management System (LEAP)
- Assisting fee earners on property inspections, potentially taking over these in due course
- Carrying out electronic verification of ID and AML searches
- Providing refreshments
- Schedule/re-arrange appointments
- Using the HM Land Registry portal

**Required Skills**:

- Organisational skills
- Time management and setting own timed targets.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Confidentiality must be maintained at all times
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience of IT and computer packages: Word, Excel. Training will be given in Case Management System (LEAP)
- Polite and respectful to clients and colleagues
- Self-motivation
- Positive attitude and taking pride in your work.
- Willing to learn and expand knowledge
- Ability to type quickly and accurately

**Required Qualification(s)**
- Maths and English GCSE (C or Grade 4 - or equivalent)

**Preferred Qualification(s)**
- Secretarial or Legal Qualification

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to Commute:

- Bakewell DE45 1DR (required)

Work Location: In person