Legal Secretary

We are seeking to appoint a legal secretary to work in the commercial department alongside its existing team to assist in driving forward the department’s expansion and development.

**Duties**:

- Produce and file documents (using the Case Management System).
- Filing which will include the daily filing of correspondence and documents and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with detailed procedures.
- Preparing correspondence and enclosures for dispatch.
- Making appointments, arranging meetings and maintaining an up to date diary for the fee earner.
- Provide support to other secretaries as required and requested.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- IT literate - knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and Outlook.
- Opening files - ensuring ID checks are completed and preparing compliance documentation (client care letters, Smartsearch and Anti Money Laundering documentation).
- Drafting bills to clients and disbursement bills.
- Undertaking online Land Registry searches and act in a responsive way to queries on behalf of lawyers and other legal professionals within the business.
- Ordering conveyancing searches.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally with conveyancing experience)
- Organised with the ability to prioritise.
- Fast and accurate audio and copy typing.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a team as well as individually, whilst demonstrating a proactive and enthusiastic “can-do” attitude.
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with IT tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Office Suite
- Exceptional organizational skills

Join our team as a Legal Secretary to contribute to our legal practice's success through efficient administrative support.

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

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person