Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 8 days

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Douglas Scott is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary for a leading law firm in Birmingham, offering a salary of up to £27,000.
The position is within the Property Team and involves full conveyancing support, diary management, and client file organization.
Candidates should have previous experience in a conveyancing team and be proficient in various software including Word, Excel, and case management systems.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure are essential for this role.
Interested applicants with the required experience are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration.

LEGAL SECRETARYBIRMINGHAM - HYBRIDUPTO 27K Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading Birmingham based client. The role will be based at their Birmingham office within their Property Team.If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join a professional, leading law firm, we would like to hear from you. The Role:

Full Conveyancing support to the Conveyancing Dept.
Diary management / arranging meetings
Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel
Opening of client files
Ensuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangements
Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing
Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed
Arrange couriers/deliveries
Dealing with invoices
Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks
Maintain database with client and contact details
Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy

The Candidate:

Previous experience in a Conveyancing team
Fast and accurate typing speeds
Previous experience using a case management system
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm
Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .

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