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- Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
- Location: NW6, London
- Job Type: Full-time
Join a prestigious law practice in London as a Legal Secretary in our Real Estate department. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be part of a firm that values hard work, expertise, and a creative approach to challenges. We are looking for a highly experienced individual who is secure in their work and embraces our firm's long-term strategy.
Day-to-day of the role:- Audio and copy typing of correspondence and documents.
- Managing filing and file systems, including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail.
- Photocopying, faxing, scanning, and emailing documents.
- Arranging client meetings and managing time recording for fee earners.
- Opening and closing case management files, updating contacts and file information in the DPS case management system.
- Interacting with clients and contacts via telephone, taking messages, and meeting in person to witness signatures or collect documents.
- Drafting letters, documents, and forms using standard precedents and forms library.
- Handling replies to enquiries, preparing contracts, deeds, licences, TR1s, Property Forms, etc.
- Attending clients to arrange for documents to be signed or witnessed and arranging for the provision of physical AML and KYC documentation.
- Setting up and managing data rooms, acting as central administrator.
- Downloading title documents from the Land Registry Portal and requisitioning searches.
- Assisting with completing Reports on Title, dealing with land registry and SDLT formalities.
- Preparing bills, financial statements, and making SDLT submissions as necessary.
- Completing file closure exercises and reconciling financial accounts on the case management system.
- Adhering to the firm’s risk and compliance policies.
- Excellent IT skills, proficient in Office 365 and experienced with case/document management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized, logical, and able to demonstrate good team skills.
- Good flexibility and adaptability, not afraid to challenge the status quo in a positive, respectful, and constructive manner.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Discretionary profit costs billed and paid in respect of introductions.
- Holiday entitlement: 23 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays, with additional days after two years of service.
- Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment into the company’s pension scheme.
- Private Medical Health Scheme (including subsidised gym membership) upon successful completion of probation.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eyecare and Flu Vaccination voucher scheme.
To apply for this Legal Secretary position in Real Estate, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
