Legal Secretary

**Salary up to £30,000 per annum**:

- **Extensive Benefits**:

- **Great progression opportunities with a leading North West firm**

We're working alongside a leading North West law firm, recruiting an Legal Assistant / Executive Administrator to join their Residential Conveyancing team. Based in their Southport office, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting fee earners on a range of residential property matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their legal career in a highly regarded firm.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Administer department files, including matter opening, ID checks, closing, archiving, and data updates
- Produce, file, copy, and scan documents as required
- Ensure file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and internal processes
- Manage billing processes and liaise with the Finance team
- Draft documents for clients under the supervision of fee earners
- Maintain and update the case management system
- Handle telephone calls for the team, accurately capturing and relaying messages
- Contribute to operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

**What we need from you**:

- A minimum of 6-12 months' of legal support experience in a Conveyancing/Residential property environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

**The Perks**:

- Employee bonus scheme and company pension
- Death in service benefit and Medicash health plan (including annual health check and EAP support)
- Free conveyancing for the sale/purchase of your primary residence and free Wills
- Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
- Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year)
- Enhanced maternity pay and extended leave scheme
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes (car parking, tech, cycle to work, electric car)
- Hybrid working policy, and fresh fruit in offices
- Staff recognition awards, biannual promotion and salary review opportunities
- Company laptop, mobile, and free access to Office 365
- Ongoing training and career development support
- Christmas party, social events with matched funding, and employee referral bonuses

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

Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you already based within a commutable distance of Southport Town Centre?
- Will you now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship? As this is something my client isn't able to offer.
- Do you have previous experience within either commercial or residential property? Alternatively, you must have extensive & stable experience within another legal practice area.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southport PR9 0PG