Legal Secretary
Edwards & Pearce
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU7 0BE, England

£21,000 - £25,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A new opportunity is available for a Conveyancing Secretary at an established legal firm in Hull.
- The role involves assisting clients with property transactions, handling paperwork, and supporting fee earners in commercial property matters.
- Candidates should have conveyancing experience and strong secretarial skills, along with the ability to manage tasks under pressure.
- The position requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in data processing and IT.
- The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates with relevant experience are preferred.
THE ROLE:
Dealing with paperwork and queries involved in a property transaction.
Assist fee earners in commercial property transactions as required.
Dealing with clients face to face and over the telephone.
Responding to correspondence and dealing with enquiries.
Audio Dictation using BigHand.
Generating emails and letters to clients and third parties.
Completing tasks on files.
Opening new files.
Sending required documentation to clients.
Preparing contract packs.
Preparing completion statements, and cashier instructions.
Preparing transfer and mortgage deeds.
Dealing with Land Registry requirements.
Filing and maintaining records.
General office duties within the Conveyancing team which include typing photocopying, sending and receiving faxes and processing incoming post and emails.
THE CANDIDATE:
Conveyancing experience is desirable.
Dictation experience is desirable.
Strong secretarial / administrative skills.
Strong oral and written communication.
High attention to detail.
Excellent data processing and IT skills.
Organised and methodical approach to work.
Ability to work well under pressure.
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.