Legal Secretary

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jackson Hogg Full time

**Job Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Organising and prioritising workloads on an ongoing basis, in conjunction with fee earners
- Maintaining the fee earner diary / being aware of fee earner day-to-day commitments
- Preparing inward and outward correspondence
- Alerting, and agreeing with fee earner's, any changes in circumstance and priority with regard to workload
- Opening and closing files and general matter maintenance
- Liaising with clients and taking instructions under the supervision of and as directed by fee earners
- Preparing, submitting and downloading property searches
- Preparing, amending and finalising legal documents and reports as directed by fee earners
- Preparing and collating Engrossments (both in hard copy and PDF format) marking them up for execution and all preparations for completion
- Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax forms using the SDLT website
- Interface with Land Registry
- Producing / assisting in the completion of monthly bills
- E-filing of all documents and correspondence
- Use precedents as directed and delegated by fee earners to prepare and draft documents as directed
- Liaising with the Housing Department Administrator in facilitating / organising room bookings, accommodation and travel tickets.
- Files to be opened in a timely manner ensuring all relevant money laundering documentation is completed to comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the firm's protocols and policies.

**Experience**:

- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role in a law firm or legal department
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines

**Salary**: £25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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