Full time, Permanent Towcester • Competitive salary • Ref No: IPRS7362
Our client has a permanent vacancy for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their friendly team. To be considered for the role, it is crucial that the candidate has at least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a legal secretarial capacity in a busy Law Firm.
Role details
* Location: Towcester
* Employment type: Full time, Permanent
* Salary: Competitive
* Reference: IPRS7362
Responsibilities
* Preparation of correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing
* File management including daily filing on clients’ matters
* File opening, closure, storage and retrieval from archive in accordance with the Firm’s procedures
* Preparation of mails and enclosures for dispatch, ensuring correct attachments
* Setting reminders for key dates and pursuing search results to promote client care and smooth file management
* Liaise with clients (face to face and on the telephone), other solicitors, lenders and other parties as instructed
* Manage matters from exchange to completion and post-completion formalities
* Assist the Head of Department and other Fee Earners with purchase, sale, re-mortgage and transfer of equity matters
* Answer incoming calls professionally and direct them to the relevant people, taking detailed messages
* Undertake general administrative duties
* Assist with completion statements, accounts queries, postings and billing
* Prepare, edit and format documents
* Some legal research for and on behalf of the Head of Department
* Other tasks as necessary and required by the Head of Department
Requirements
* Relevant Residential Property experience
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
* Impeccable time keeping and reliability
* Impressive communication skills (verbal and written)
* Attention to detail, accuracy and high-quality work
* Ability to hit the ground running
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
How to apply
Due to the large number of responses we receive, it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. If your skills and experience match this role or other vacancies, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles, please do so. Submit your CV and a consultant will contact you.
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