This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and highly organised legal secretary to join our busy Residential Property Department. As a key member of the team, you will provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the efficient management of files and the delivery of outstanding client service. We are seeking a reliable and collaborative individual with exceptional attention to detail, a friendly and professional demeanour, and the ability to manage a varied and fast-paced workload with confidence and efficiency. You will be involved in:
* Preparing legal documents and correspondence
* Provide full secretarial assistance
* Diary management
* Prepare financial records and assist with distribution of funds
* Liaise with clients in a professional manner
* Handling telephone enquiries
* Maintaining document and file systems
* Contribute to the smooth running of the department
* Minimum 2+ years of legal secretarial experience (residential property preferred; full training will be provided)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Experience with legal case management systems (e.g., Partners for Windows) desirable
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Strong client care skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities
* Team Building – Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party
* Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged
* Bonus Scheme – criteria for eligibility
* Health and Wellbeing benefits
* Legal services- criteria for eligibility
* Enhanced annual leave
* Long Service Award
* Cycle 2 Work Scheme – criteria for eligibility
At Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.
Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.
Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you!
Ware & Kay is an Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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