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Head of National Legal Support at Douglas Scott Recruitment
LEGAL SECRETARY - Property
LONDON - HYBRID
Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading TOP 50 Client. The role will be based at their London office.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you.
This role is perfect for a Legal Secretary who has at least 2 in a a Property role.
The Role:
* Full secretarial support to the Residential team
* Diary management / arranging meetings
* Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel
* Opening of client files
* Ensuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangements
* Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing
* Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed
* Dealing with invoices
* Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks
* Maintain database with client and contact details
* Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conference
* Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment
* Working across teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of business
* Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy
The Candidate:
* Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary of a minimum of 2 years in a Property Department
* Fast and accurate typing speeds
* Previous experience using a case management system
* Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents
* Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm
* Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication
* Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
* Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
* Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
* Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently
*Due to the volume of applications, only candidates who have 2+ years experience as a Property Legal Secretary will be considered*
The firm are offering Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near London, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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