Legal Secretary (Residential Property)

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Client based in Manchester City Centre has arisen. Our client, a very busy leading Law firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary to work in their Residential Property Department.
They are looking for a bubbly, outgoing and personable character to work in their growing friendly office and conduct all secretarial duties.

will be:
• Type work as dictated or requested by the fee earner using Partner for Windows case manager system,BigHand digital dictation system
• Maintain the Partner for Windows database in line with the Data Protection Act, ensuring that all data is accurate and up to date
• Ensure that all typed work is precise and proof-read before being passed back to the fee earner
• Prepare correspondence, documents and enclosures ready for signature and confirm that all enclosures are attached to the relevant document ready for sending
• Ensure that signed correspondence is sent on time to the Post Room
• Filing, both paper and electronic and keeping all records up to date
• In all dealings with clients and others, internally and externally, behave professionally, helpfully and courteously at all times and ensure the positive representation of our Client
• Work as part of a team when work is requested by any other fee earner or the Team Co-ordinator
• Prompt administration of files such as billing, recording undertakings, opening and closing, archiving as directed by the fee earner
• Book meeting rooms, make appointments and arrange refreshments, travel and accommodation
• Make new clients, matters and contacts in the Partner for Windows database
• Converse in a well-mannered and professional way with clients, other contacts and internal staff on the telephone and by email

What we are looking for:
• Sound experience working as a Legal Secretary in a Residential Property Department
• A good working knowledge of relevant documents such as Land Registry forms
• A working knowledge of databases, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of a case manager system preferably Partner for Windows
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Word Processing qualification equivalent to RSA Stage II or equivalent
• Advanced word processing skills (tracking, outline/multilevel numbering, tables, etc)
• Audio and copy typing experience is essential (tests may be given)
• Smart appearance
• Team player
• Professional and helpful manner
• Conveyancing experience
• RSA or equivalent Word Processing qualifications to Stage III

In return you can expect:
• Salary: £26,000per year
• 24 days holiday + Stats
• Pension Scheme and Health Care
• Hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday