Legal Secretary

Additional Resources Ltd.; Leominster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd. is hiring a Legal Secretary to support a residential conveyancing team. The role involves secretarial and administrative tasks to keep client matters organised and progressing.

The position is part-time, 21 hours per week, with shifts Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, and a one-hour lunch break. Salary ranges £13,800–£15,900 pro-rated for part-time work, plus benefits. Prior legal experience is preferred and benefits from a dynamic other team environment are

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Strong typing and IT skills.
• Understanding of the residential property and conveyancing process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Carrying out audio and copy typing.
• Managing emails, diaries and appointments.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Communicating with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other relevant parties.
• Supporting the preparation of residential conveyancing documentation.
• Handling telephone enquiries and recording accurate messages.
• Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Typing

IT skills

Organisational skills

Prior conveyancing knowledge

Tools

Case management software

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a law firm providing legal services to individuals, families and businesses across property, family law, wills, trusts, probate and agricultural matters.

As a Legal Secretary, you will be providing secretarial and administrative assistance to a residential conveyancing team, helping to keep client matters organised and progressing smoothly.

This is a part-time permanent position working 21 hours per week offering a salary of £13,800 - £15,900 and benefits.

Candidates with experience in any law department will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Producing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Carrying out audio and copy typing
• Managing emails, diaries and appointments
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Communicating with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other relevant parties
• Supporting the preparation of residential conveyancing documentation
• Handling telephone enquiries and recording accurate messages
• Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role
• Have prior legal experience.
• Strong typing and IT skills.
• Understanding of the residential property and conveyancing process is preferred
• Good organisational skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively

Shift

• 21 hours per week
• Wednesday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• One-hour lunch break each working day

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a dynamic company and further enhance their career.

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