Legal Secretary/Assistant : Commercial Property

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in West Midlands is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary/Assistant to support a Solicitor in the Commercial Property department. You will be responsible for managing diaries, maintaining client records, and assisting with legal documentation. This role offers an attractive salary, 26 days holiday, pension scheme, and a focus on a great working culture.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary is essential.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Methodical approach and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fee Earner's diaries and arrange meetings.
• Create and maintain client records on the firm's database.
• Attend to clients in person and over the telephone.
• Assist in drafting Contract Packs and other legal documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under time constraints

Discretion

Job description

Legal Secretary/Assistant, Commercial Property, West Midlands, c GBP 25,000 to GBP 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). call 454 or email , Job Ref: 1626.

Legal Secretary/Assistant/Commercial Property

• 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 include attractive salary dependent on experience, 26 days holiday + BHs, pension scheme, holiday bonus scheme, firm funded eye tests.

Contact Theresa at eNL on 454 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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