Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant - Commercial/Residential Property

Salary: Depending on Experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for a growing solicitor firm based in Ferndown. You will provide high level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in a busy conveyancing department.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - flexible hours - Full timeFor example: 8-4, 9-5, 9.30 - 5.30 (earliest start 8am latest finish 5.30pm)

Office Based

You will have experience in either residential or commercial property or both

Key responsibilities:

- Fast and accurate audio/dictation processing and copy typing- Preparing and drafting general correspondence in letter and email format- Being the first point of contact for all clients in person and on the telephone- Liaising with clients, other lawyers, estate agents, mortgage brokers etc. on a day to day basis to deal with straightforward non-technical queries and to take clear messages as appropriate where the fee earner's involvement may be required and recording in writing on files details of all contact- Diary management (including arranging meetings etc.)- Email management (taking action where appropriate)- Printing billing guides, monitoring payment bills by way of diary reminders- Time recording on the firm's electronic accounts system if required- File opening / closing and archiving in accordance with the firm's accounting and client care procedures- General office duties such as filing, photocopying and scanning- Keeping the firm's electronic document storage system up to date in all matters- Storage of Deeds in accordance with the firm's procedures- Preparation of contracts and bundles of supporting documentation on sale matters- Requisitioning standard searches on purchase matters- Assisting the fee earner in preparing reports to clients- Preparing standard correspondence and supporting documentation at exchange of- Contracts.- Dealing with all pre-completion matters including preparation of financial statements/apportionment statements- Administering completions and preparing applications for registration for submission to the Land Registry- Providing prospective clients with quotes and converting them into work- Undertake any other duties that may be necessary and/or appropriate to the role- Assisting with other departments as the need arisesPerson Specification:

Experience required:Previous experience of legal secretarial work particularly in a conveyancing department essential

Skills required:- Efficient and accurate word processing- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- The ability to work independently- The ability to work under pressure and to cope with a varied and often fast-moving office environment- To present a smart and professional appearance and manner- Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook

Personal qualities required:- Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills- A helpful, friendly and patient approach- A good sense of humour- Dedicated and committed.- Excellent time-keeping

Benefits:

Health Benefit Scheme; Free onsite parking