Experienced Legal Secretary Required for Housing Team

1 week ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom CLD Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Housing team in Leeds.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and fee earners, responsible for organizing and prioritizing workloads, maintaining diaries, preparing correspondence, and opening/closing files.

Main Responsibilities
  • Organize and prioritize workloads on an ongoing basis, coordinating with fee earners
  • Maintain fee earner diaries and be aware of day-to-day commitments
  • Prepare inward and outward correspondence
  • Alert fee earners to changes in circumstances and priority regarding workload
  • Open and close files, ensuring completion of money laundering documentation
  • Liaise with clients and take instructions under supervision
  • Prepare property searches, legal documents, and reports as directed
  • Preparations for completions, Stamp Duty Land Tax forms, and interfacing with the Land Registry
  • E-filing documents and correspondence, using precedents as directed
  • Liaise with the Housing Department Administrator for room bookings, accommodation, and travel tickets
  • Set out-of-office greetings and retrieve/prioritize email messages
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • An organized approach with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
  • Advanced Microsoft Packages skills
  • Strong experience in Searches, Land Registry, and Stamp Duty Land Tax interfaces
  • Excellent IT skills, including document management systems
  • Fast and accurate typing abilities
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this role is approximately £27,000 + DOE (Dependent on Experience). We offer competitive salaries that reflect the market rate for this position.


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