Legal Assistant - Commercial Property - Bedford
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Legal Assistant - Commercial Property - Bedford
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HCB Solicitors Limited are currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to work within the Commercial Property department at our Bedford 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
* Produce client correspondence via dictated notes
* 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
Job Details
* Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15 with a one hour lunch break (Office Based)
* Attractive salary dependent on experience
* 26 days holiday as well as bank holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Firm Funded Eye tests
* Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region)
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
To apply for the position, please send your CV to Lisa Syrett - LisaSyrett@hcbgroup.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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