Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)

Pertemps; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Worcestershire is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support a Solicitor in their dynamic conveyancing department. The role requires previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under time constraints. Responsibilities include maintaining diaries, managing client records, and assisting with legal document preparation. Offers a competitive salary of £26,000 to £28,000 (DOE) along with generous holidays and additional benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday + BHs

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Methodical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fee Earner’s diaries, arrange meetings and appointments.
• Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database.
• Assist with drafting Contract Packs and other legal documents.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to work under time constraints

Good organisation skills

Ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly

Job description

Legal Assistant, Worcestershire

c£26,000 to £28,000 (DOE)

Leading regional firm are seeking a skilled and ambitious Legal Assistant to join this dynamic team, to support a Solicitor in the growing conveyancing department. You will 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 workload, able to handle sensitive matters discreetly, good organisation skills with a methodical approach. Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues. Generous salaries, productive working environment, inspiring peer group and a caring culture. Immediate start available, hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 to 5:15 (on site). To apply call 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail], Job Ref: TL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fee Earner’s diaries, arrange meetings and appointments.
• Open and close 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.
• 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.Submit applications to register properties with Land Registry.
• Assist with drafting Contract Packs, Transfer Forms and other legal documents.
• Provide reception cover as and when needed / advised.

Benefits

• Attractive salary dependent on experience.
• 26 days holiday + BHs.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday bonus scheme.
• Firm funded eye tests.

To Apply

Contact Theresa at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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