Job Description
A highly recommended and reputable firm of Solicitors based in Hastings that specialises in various areas of law to include conveyancing, family and matrimonial matters and litigation is looking for a Legal Secretary who ideally have previous experience in support a Conveyancer.
As Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:
* Responding to clients on the telephone, in person and by email.
* Dealing with initial enquiries on sale and purchase files.
* Obtaining all required documentation from clients, the other side and liaising with third party providers such as HMLR, search providers and lenders.
* Drafting sales contracts and re-mortgage documentation as required.
* Assisting with financial duties (e.g. inputting time recorded, preparing bills, checking levels of work on progress and completion statements)
* Undertaking the word processing of documents and utilising the Proclaim Case Management system in the creation and management of clients files.
* Photocopying, faxing and document binding when required.
* Covering the reception desk when busy.
Were looking for a Legal Secretary with:
1. Previous experience in the Legal sector.
2. Experience as a Conveyancing Secretary is desirable.
3. Good IT skills
4. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
5. Willingness to undertake...