Legal Assistant/secretary

4 weeks ago


Port Talbot, United Kingdom Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe Full time

We are a private practice seeking **a locum legal assistant / secretary ** possibly leading to a permanent position in our Conveyancing & Probate Dept.

Experience of working in a legal environment is essential and experience working within case management systems is desirable. The position is office based and full time. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break, although some flexibility will be considered. The position is for 1 year initially with a possibility of a permanent position being offered.

Remuneration will start at £12.08.

A three month probationary period is required and references will be sought.

**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**:

- Experience of working in a legal environment is essential.
- Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Fast, accurate typing ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very well organised
- Friendly & professional attitude
- IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management

The firm is an Equality Opportunities employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From £12.08 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- legal administration: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JE/RSH/2024



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