A highly recommended and reputable firm of Solicitors based in Eastbourne that specialises in various areas of law including conveyancing, family and matrimonial matters, and litigation is looking for a Legal Secretary who ideally has previous experience in supporting a Conveyancer.
Responsibilities
* Responding to clients on the telephone, in person and by email.
* Dealing with initial enquiries on sale and purchase files.
* Obtaining all required documentation from clients and the other side, and liaising with third party providers such as HMLR, search providers and lenders.
* Drafting sales contracts and re‑mortgage documentation as required.
* Assisting with financial duties (inputting time recorded, preparing bills, checking levels of work on progress and completion statements).
* Word processing documents and utilising the Proclaim Case Management system in the creation and management of clients files.
* Photocopying, faxing and document binding when required.
* Covering the reception desk when busy.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in the Legal sector.
* Experience as a Conveyancing Secretary is desirable.
* Good IT skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Willingness to undertake any specific training or courses when required by the firm.
This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.
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