Legal Assistant - Commercial Property - Lichfield

HCB Solicitors; Lichfield; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Lichfield is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Secretary to support a Solicitor in the Commercial Property department. You will handle client correspondence, maintain records, and ensure confidentiality. The ideal candidate has prior experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers an attractive salary, holiday benefits, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday + BHs

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary.
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fee Earner’s diaries and arrange meetings.
• Deal with routine client correspondence and queries.
• Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to work under time constraints

Good organisation skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Job description

Overview

HCB are currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Secretary to support a Solicitor in the growing Commercial Property department at our Lichfield office.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain Fee Earner’s diaries arranging meetings and appointments


• Deal with routine client correspondence and queries


• 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, in accordance with HCB’s and Lexcel’s requirements


• 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


• Produce client correspondence via dictated notes


• Submitting SDLT forms to HMRC


• 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

Person Specification

The Ideal Candidate Should 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 work load


• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly


• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach


• Self-motivated and proactive


• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues

Details

• Immediate start available


• Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 to 5:15 (on site)


• Attractive salary dependent on experience


• 26 days holiday + BHs


• Pension scheme


• Holiday bonus scheme


• Firm funded eye tests

To apply for this position, please email your CV to Lisa Syrett - [e-mail]