Legal Secretary

Law Support

Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary has emerged at a highly regarded law firm in Leeds.
The role involves providing secretarial support to the housing team and requires previous legal secretary experience, with property experience preferred.
This full-time, office-based position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday and health coverage.
Key responsibilities include typing correspondence, managing files, liaising with clients, and preparing legal documents.
Candidates should have at least a few years of relevant experience to be considered for this role.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join an award winning and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds. You will be working as part of the firms housing team providing secretarial support on a wide range of legal services.

The firm have an excellent reputation, offering a friendly and supportive working environment plus excellent benefits package.

This role is full time office based.

Previous legal secretary experience is needed, property experience is desired.

Duties

Typing of general correspondence
Opening and closing files ensuring all relevant money laundering documentation is completed
Liaising with clients and taking instructions
Preparing, submitting and downloading property searches
Preparing, amending and finalising legal documents and reports as directed by fee earners
Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax forms using the SDLT website
Interfacing with the Land Registry
Producing / assisting in the completion of monthly bills
E-filing of all documents and correspondence

Firm benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Group pension
Health and dental cover
Discount shopping
Life assurance package
Interest-free season ticket loan

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