Job Title: Legal Secretary
Department: Conveyancing
Salary: DOE circa £26K - £28K
Hours: full time.
Location: Wiltshire
Job Reference: CWS434
OVERVIEW:
A well-regarded and long-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Residential Conveyancing department. You will provide support to a friendly and collaborative legal team dealing with a broad mix of property transactions. The successful candidate will have previous experience as a legal secretary - ideally within conveyancing and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth progression of matters and delivering a high standard of client care.
Please note: This opportunity is not suitable for Legal Graduates or Legal Assistants seeking a training contract. We are looking for a long-term Legal Secretary. While there may be opportunities for progression in the future, this role is intended for someone who is committed to the position for at least a couple of years or ideally longer
DAY TO DAY
* Providing secretarial support to fee earners in the conveyancing department including preparing correspondence and legal documents, managing case files, handling client communications, scheduling appointments, and liaising with estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and other stakeholders.
* Duties include audio and copy typing, managing incoming communications, diary management, opening and closing client files, assisting with Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, and local authority searches, preparing contract packs, completion statements, invoices, attendance notes, and court bundles using Bundledocs.
* Ensuring document accuracy, compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements, and participating in ongoing training as required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* At least 3 years as a Legal Secretary
* At least 3 years working in a conveyancing department
* Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to post completion
* Excellent typing speed and accuracy, ideally with experience of digital dictation
* Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with clients in a calm and supportive manner. Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Proficient in MS Office and case management systems
BENEFITS:
* Up to 28 days Holiday + Bank + option to buy and sell + additional days
* Clear career progression and full support provided by your team to help you learn and develop as much as possible. They hire for longevity and prefer to promote internally.
* 4% employer pension contribution
* Discounted Legal Services
* Dress down days
* Loads more
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)
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