Job Description
Legal Assistant / Secretary – Residential Property
* Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid (3 Office Days / 2 Days Working from home)
* Location: Worthing
* Salary: Competitive plus benefits & Bonus
Join a progressive and commercially successful law firm known for its friendly culture and unwavering commitment to exceptional client care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Residential Property Department, where you will be part of a highly successful and close-knit team.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within the Residential Property Department.
* Manage documentation and correspondence in a paper-lite/paperless environment.
* Maintain high levels of organisation and efficiency, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and Lexcel accreditation standards.
* Engage professionally with clients and third parties, enhancing client care and communication.
* Assist with general secretarial duties and ensure files remain compliant and up-to-date.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Prior experience working in a Residential Property Department.
* Excellent secretarial, administrative, and IT skills.
* Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure with superb attention to detail.
* Self-motivated and highly organized, capable of multitasking and working independently as well as part of a team.
* Demonstrates exceptional client care and communication skills.
* Proven experience working within a Solicitors' office is essential.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working in a positive and inclusive environment.
* Healthcare benefit scheme.
* Reimbursement of car parking costs for office-based work.
* Performance-based bonus scheme.
To apply for this Legal Assistant / Secretary position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Mark Watts at Reed, your Local Legal Recruitment Consultant.