Legal Secretary Assistant

Warwick Barker LLP Solicitors; Rustington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of solicitors is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their Conveyancing Team. The role involves managing files, preparing documents, ensuring compliance, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a conveyancing department, excellent organizational skills, and a client-focused approach. This is a full-time position based in Rustington, offering a supportive working environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Company pension

Sick pay

Christmas week closure

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant within a conveyancing department.
• Familiarity with residential conveyancing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage files for residential conveyancing transactions.
• Draft legal documents and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Client-Focused Approach

Education

Experience as a Legal Assistant

Tools

Legal Case Management Systems

Standard Office Software

Job description

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Warwick Barker is a respected and well-established independent firm of solicitors, known for our commitment to providing exceptional legal services. We pride ourselves on our professional yet friendly approach, offering expert advice and support to our diverse client base. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Assistant to join our Conveyancing Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• File Management: Open and manage files for residential conveyancing transactions, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and up-to-date.
• Document Preparation: Draft letters, contracts, and other legal documents as required. Transcribe attendance notes accurately and efficiently.
• Compliance: Ensure all compliance procedures are adhered to, maintaining up-todate records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Post-Completion Applications: Handle post-completion applications to the Land Registry, ensuring all steps are completed promptly and accurately.
• Client Liaison: Serve as a point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing updates where necessary.
• Communication: Answer incoming telephone calls, taking detailed messages and directing calls to the appropriate team members.
• Quotes: Assisting the department with providing quotes to potential clients and aiding with the onboarding process.
• Support: Provide general administrative support to the conveyancing team, assisting with both residential and a small amount of commercial property transactions where necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant within a conveyancing department.
• Familiarity with residential conveyancing processes and procedures; experience with commercial conveyancing is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using legal case management systems and standard office software.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and effectively.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits package and company pension.
• Company events.
• Sick pay.
• Christmas week closure.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (ideally) – 9am until 5pm with an hour for lunch.
• The work location will be at our office – 78 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3EZ

To apply, please send your CV to Oliver Kenning – [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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