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JRRL are looking for an office based, part time LegalSecretary to work at Partner level in a medium sized law firm in Westerham. The right individual will have good knowledge of property/conveyancing practices and enjoy working as part of a team.
This role is working 3 - 4 full days per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday if 3 days, although, there is flexibility on working days. Can also work shorter hours over 5 days. Salary will be PRO RATA.
Main duties for the Part Time Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary
- Document production, including general typing of correspondence
- Dealing with Land Registry applications (applications for registration on occasion and/or Land Registry searches) via the Land Registry portal
- Ordering documents via the Land Registry portal
- Carrying out searches on behalf of fee earners via an external portal
- Producing and submitting SDLT returns
- Managing data rooms comprising of a large amount of data
- Producing engrossment documents (both hard copy and PDF)
- Managing large PDF documents and putting together electronic engrossments using PDF software. Scanning documents
- Administering DocuSign on behalf of clients on occasion
- Assisting with completions
- Opening and closing files
- Preparing bills
- Assisting with general clerical duties when requested - this may occasionally involve answering calls to cover reception when reception unavailable
Person specification for the Part Time Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary
- Experienced Property/Conveyancing Secretary
- Experience of working with property development or commercial development preferred but not essential
- Ability to prioritise work and multitask
- Excellent ICT skills including Microsoft Office package
Our client offers a friendly working environment and competitive local salary for this secretarial role in their conveyancing team. This is an office-based part time role with flexibility over working days. Parking available. Lovely location.
This role is a part-time, permanent position. The salary range reflects the candidate's level of experience. The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above.
