Legal Secretary

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Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to support our conveyancing team in Bognor Regis. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, managing schedules, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role within a conveyancing department.
• Familiarity with legal administrative systems and online portals.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and handling telephone communications.
• Completing CHAPS/BACS forms accurately and scheduling appointments.
• Managing deeds and wills and ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Client-focused Approach

Education

Experience in Legal Secretary Role

Tools

HMLR

Thirdfort

Amalytix

Lender Exchange

Job description

Location: Bognor-Regis
Salary: Circa GBP36k to GBP30k Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full time Permanent

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our friendly and professional conveyancing team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our legal professionals and ensuring the smooth operation of our conveyancing services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients both in-person and over the telephone
• Handling telephone communications with third parties, including solicitors and banks
• Providing conveyancing quotes to prospective clients
• Accessing and navigating key online portals, such as HMLR, Thirdfort, Amalytix, and Lender Exchange
• Completing CHAPS/BACS forms accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining central diaries and scheduling appointments
• Managing deeds and wills in accordance with firm policies
• Archiving and retrieving client files as needed
• Handling outgoing mail and ensuring timely dispatch
• Filing and undertaking general clerical duties
• Photocopying documents and correspondence
• Processing financial transactions including cheque requisitions and payment handling
• Promoting a safe and healthy working environment
• Contributing to the development and refinement of office procedures
• Performing other duties as required to support the firm
• Ensuring strict confidentiality of client data at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a legal secretary role, ideally within a conveyancing department
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Familiarity with legal administrative systems and online portals
• A professional and client-focused approach
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high standards of work

For further information on this excellent opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV in the first instance