Residential Legal Secretary

1 month ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment Full time

Residential Legal Secretary Gateshead

Main Responsibilities:

- To assist fee earners with the full range of admin tasks associated with Conveyancing, updating file records electronically (using CMS), creating and supporting the general administration within the team
- Assist fee earners to progress cases in a timely manner
- Being a point of contact for clients and third parties
- Assist with typing and preparation of documents in the and being an active member of the firm-wide support function
- Assist with other office duties, when required, such as reception, scanning, photocopying, call handling, post and DX
- To provide 1:1 PA support to a Conveyancing lawyer within the team.
- Will provide reception cover if and when required

**Person specification**
- Be an experienced legal secretary/PA, not necessarily experienced in Conveyancing.
- Have excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word, use of CMS, and Excel if possible
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have knowledge of accounts - reading and understanding ledgers
- Be a proficient audio typist
- Have a professional telephone manner
- Be proactive and able to use their own initiative
- Be very organized
- Be able to work well under pressure
- Have a willingness to adapt
- Be someone who works well within a team environment
- Be someone keen to learn new skills and be open to development and training
- Have at least 5 GCSEs A-C grades including in English and Maths

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

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£21,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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