Legal Secretary - Residential Property
Yorkshire Talent Partners are proud to be supporting a reputable law firm based in Doncaster in their search for an experienced Legal Secretary within residential property.
As a Legal Secretary you will provide full administrative and secretarial support to the Residential Property Team, a crucial role and one in which you feel you are adding value on a daily basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal career, whilst working alongside some truly inspirational and dedicated professionals. Applicants must have experience working as a Legal Secretary in either residential or commercial property.
Benefits of the Legal Secretary include:
* Salary up to £27,000, depending on experience
* Monday to Friday 8.45am-5pm
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Death in service
* Life insurance
* Healthcare
* Pension
* Company events
* Free Parking
Key duties and responsibilities for the Legal Secretary include:
* Maintenance of partner diary, to include arranging meeting and securing appointments.
* Preparing legal documents through copy and audio typing.
* Proof-reading documents and ensuring all correspondence is accurate and produced to a high standard.
* Opening and closing conveyancing files.
* Carrying out instructions through the land registry site.
* Dealing accurately and appropriately with calls from both clients and internal and external professionals.
* Any other administration duties as needed and directed, including preparing documents for postage.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills, acting on own initiative.
* Identifying issues and suggesting possible solutions.
Skills and experience required for the Legal Secretary:
* Experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally gained residential or commercial property.
* Preferred familiarity with the residential property legal landscape and regulations.
* Strong IT skills, particularly proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Accurate typing speeds.
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and proof reading experience.
* Ability to working effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
This is a full time permanent role, fully office based in Doncaster.
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