Residential Conveyancing Secretary

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND PURPOSE:
To provide a full and efficient secretarial service to the fee-earner exercising confidentiality and client care at all times:

The successful candidate MUST have previous residential conveyancing secretarial experience. Those without relevant experience will not be considered. A minimum of 50wpm.

ROUTINE DUTIES:
*Audio typing of letters and documents.
*Opening new files as and when instructed.
*Requesting documents from Land Registry by electronic means.
*Data input onto Case Management System.
*Completing standard legal search and enquiry forms, Land Registry forms and preparing bills and completion statements.
*Photocopying of documents and accurate colouring of plans.
*Providing assistance to clients, external Solicitors and Estate Agents by giving up to date information as and when appropriate.
*Preparing internal paying in slips/requisitions for cheques and other receipts/payments.
*Identifying the urgency of phone calls and ensuring messages are brought to the attention of the fee-earner.
*Updating data bases and directories where appropriate.
*Ensuring files are kept tidy and filing is up-to-date.
*Closing files when matter is completed. Checking Nil balance with Accounts, confirming destruction date with Fee Earner.

OTHER DUTIES:
*To provide cover within the department at times of holidays and sickness.
*Arranging appointments and making tea/coffee for meetings as and when appropriate.
*Any other “ad hoc” duties when required.

Adecco are an equal opportunities employer.Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.