Legal Secretary

We are recruiting a Legal Secretary on behalf of our client, a prestigious Law firm with a reputation for high standards of client care. This role will be based within their Real Estate team supporting several fee earners.

The Responsibilities:

Digital dictation (using Winscribe);
Opening/closing files and updating the reports/logs;
Putting in hand standard conveyancing searches;
Creating, amending, and formatting letters, bills, leases, agreements, family trees, attendance notes, documents etc.,;
Preparing bundles for Counsel;
Preparing Land Registry standard forms;
Scheduling deeds and documents;
Filing/file administration;
Managing diary;
Photocopying, scanning, and redacting documents as and when required;
Answering telephone calls and directing them/taking messages as necessary;
Phoning solicitors, agents, and lenders to provide updates, request redemption statements, and chase outstanding responses/documentation;
Organising conferences and telephone calls with Counsel;
Printing email attachments for fee earners;
Assisting with reception cover and boardroom set ups when required;
Ad hoc duties to support allocated fee earners and the Secretary team.

The Candidate:
Two years’ previous experience as a Legal Secretary in Real Estate is essential;
Competent in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to multitask and work for several fee earners.