Legal Assistant - Commercial Property - Lichfield
HCB are currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Secretary to support a Solicitor in the growing Commercial Property department at our Lichfield office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Maintain Fee Earner’s diaries arranging meetings and appointments
* Deal with routine client correspondence and queries
* Opening and closing files
* Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone in a manner in keeping with the firm’s standard of client care
* Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database ensuring that all correspondence and file notes are recorded on the system, in accordance with HCB’s and Lexcel’s requirements
* Produce client correspondence and enclosures for mailing including client bills
* Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation at all times
* Maintain client hard copy files including copying, storage and retrieval of information
* Request payments and record receipts of client monies
* Submitting SDLT forms to HMRC
* Submitting applications to register properties with Land Registry
* Assisting with drafting Contract Packs, Transfer Forms and other legal documents
* Reception Cover as and when needed / advised
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:
* Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary
* Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
* Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
* Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
* Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
Details:
* Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 to 5:15 (on site)
* Attractive salary dependent on experience
Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.
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