Legal Secretary/assistant

2 weeks ago

Battle, United Kingdom Emin Read Solicitors Full time

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join our Battle office in our Conveyancing team. The role is permanent, full time (8.30-5.00 M-F), and office based. Experience in a legal assistant/secretarial role and knowledge of conveyancing would be advantageous but not essential. Good "all round" office skills, including typing, and a willingness to learn are key to the success of this role. The roles include, but are not limited to: - Key Objectives - To assist Fee Earners in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed. - To assist Fee Earners in the management of caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone. - To assist Fee Earners in the processing of matters on a timely and cost-effective basis. - To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management. - To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner. - To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary - To use the correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the company’s standards and legal requirements. - To improve and enhance the company’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients. - To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision. - To comply with all, company policies and procedures - To ensure our clients received the best possible service at all times - To ensure our introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times. Key Responsibilities - Linking post to client - Using Case Management/Ledger Systems - Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines. - Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms. - Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files. - Ensuring all telephone calls are returned within 2 hours of receipt wherever possible or at the latest, prior to close of business on each working day. - Produce contract documentation in accordance with the company procedure and policy - Raise pre-contract enquiries - Order searches - Exchanges - Post-completion - Generally, assist the Fee Earner with all aspects of file progression and casework, with their input and guidance. We offer: - Competitive salary - Pension - Career Development - Free on-site parking **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £18,000.00-£24,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Company pension - On-site parking Schedule: - 8 hour shift Work Location: In person

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