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Legal Secretary

Hays Business Support
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1TZ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A prestigious professional services business in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial/Residential Property team.
  • Candidates should have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within a property team, and must possess 60 WPM audio typing skills.
  • The role involves various duties including audio typing, document production, and general conveyancing tasks, along with client interaction and file management.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a hybrid working pattern and a schedule of 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply with an up-to-date CV or contact for a confidential career discussion.

Your new company
A prestigious and well respected professional services business based in Bury St Edmunds.


Your new role
I am recruiting for a Legal Secretary for my client. You will be joining a busy and vibrant Commercial/Residential Property team. The duties will be varied and will include but not limited to:

  • Audio typing/digital dictation (Bighand)
  • Production of correspondence and documentation for fee earners via digital dictation
  • Amending and reformatting documents and correspondence
  • Dealing with all general conveyancing duties: preparation of contract packs, ordering searches, preparing and submitting SDLT forms
  • Creating invoices and managing client files
  • Liaising with clients both on the telephone and in person
  • Assisting other secretaries
  • Arranging appointments and meetings

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this job, you will require:

  • Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within a property team
  • Great attention to detail and a methodical worker
  • 60 WPM audio typing
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • The ability to work to deadlines

What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work within a busy and collaborative team for an employee-focused organisation. Receiving a competitive salary with great benefits and free parking, together with being offered a hybrid working pattern.

  • 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

What you need to do now

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