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Conveyancing & Private Client Legal Secretary
Ayr
£24,000 - £28,000 annually (depending on experience)
Full time, Monday-Friday
Reporting to Head of Residential Property
Are you looking for a new legal secretary role in conveyancing?
Reed is currently working with an exciting and dynamic law firm based in Ayr, who are looking for a Conveyancing and Private Client Legal Secretaries.
Ideally, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated legal professional with experience in either/or residential conveyancing and private client law, that can strengthen the team and provide secretarial support to fee earners.
The responsibilities of the role will be:
- Providing support to fee earners in the conveyancing/private client department.
- Completing LBTT returns.
- Producing conveyancing documentation like offers, missives, dispositions, discharges etc.
- Drafting wills, powers of attorney, guardianships etc.
- Audio and copy typing documents and drafting legal documents.
- Liaising with clients over the phone and in person, taking details and arranging meetings with them when required.
- Using case management system to support the preparation of documents and letters.
- Meeting and greeting clients at the office.
- Completing general office admin work.
To succeed in the role, you must:
- Have previous experience as a legal secretary (or in supportive legal roles).
- Have a good working knowledge of residential or commercial conveyancing, or private client law.
- Be proficient at audio and copy typing.
- Have experience drafting legal documents.
- Be familiar with case management software e.g., Denovo.
- Be warm and approachable to colleagues and clients at all times.
- Have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail.
- Have strong general administrative skills.
- Enjoy working as part of a busy team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for any experienced legal secretary looking to join an active and busy firm.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply with a copy of your CV below.
Good luck!
