Legal Secretary/Assistant - Commercial Property

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in West Midlands is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary/Assistant to support a Solicitor in the Commercial Property department. The ideal candidate will have previous experience, great communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. Competitive salary is offered along with additional benefits including holiday bonus and pension scheme. Immediate start available.

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 under time constraints and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Fee Earner’s diaries and arranging meetings.
• Opening and closing files.
• Attending to clients both in person and on the phone.
• Creating and maintaining client records on the firm's database.
• Producing client correspondence and bills.
• Ensuring confidentiality of client information.
• Maintaining client hard copy files.
• Requesting payments and recording receipts.
• Submitting applications to register properties.
• Assisting with drafting legal documents.
• Providing reception cover when needed.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly

Good organisation skills

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary/Assistant, Commercial Property, West Midlands, c£25,000 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 Commercial Property 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: 1626

Main duties and responsibilities

• Maintaining Fee Earner’s diaries; arranging meetings and appointments.


• Opening and closing 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.


• Submitting applications to register properties with Land Registry.


• Assisting with drafting Contract Packs, Transfer Forms and other legal documents.


• 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.

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