Legal Secretary

Oculus Legal Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team in Clitheroe. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support fee earners on various property matters while growing your legal career. With a focus on detail and organization, you will manage files, ensure compliance, and assist in document preparation. The firm promotes a supportive environment with great progression opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in the legal sector.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in service benefit

Medicash health plan

Free conveyancing for primary residence

Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

Paid time off for volunteering

Enhanced maternity pay

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Company laptop and mobile

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-12 months' legal support experience in a Conveyancing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Administer department files and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage billing processes and liaise with the Finance team.
• Draft documents for clients under supervision of fee earners.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Commercial Mindset

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Legal Support Experience

Job description

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Base pay range

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Great progression opportunities with a leading North West firm

We're working alongside a leading North West law firm, recruiting an Legal Assistant / Executive Administrator to join their Residential Conveyancing team. Based in their Clitheroe office, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting fee earners on a range of residential property matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their legal career in a highly regarded firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer department files, including matter opening, ID checks, closing, archiving, and data updates
• Produce, file, copy, and scan documents as required
• Ensure file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and internal processes
• Manage billing processes and liaise with the Finance team
• Prepare contracts, SDLT forms, and Land Registry applications
• Draft documents for clients under the supervision of fee earners
• Maintain and update the case management system
• Handle telephone calls for the team, accurately capturing and relaying messages
• Contribute to operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What we need from you:

• A minimum of 6-12 months' of legal support experience in a Conveyancing/Residential property environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

The Perks:

• Employee bonus scheme and company pension
• Death in service benefit and Medicash health plan (including annual health check and EAP support)
• Free conveyancing for the sale/purchase of your primary residence and free Wills
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year)
• Enhanced maternity pay and extended leave scheme
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes (car parking, tech, cycle to work, electric car)
• Hybrid working policy, and fresh fruit in offices
• Staff recognition awards, biannual promotion and salary review opportunities
• Company laptop, mobile, and free access to Office 365
• Ongoing training and career development support
• Christmas party, social events with matched funding, and employee referral bonuses

If you're interested, hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Legal, and General Business

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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