Job Description

This is a full-time position and the working hours are 9.00 a.m. - 5.15 p.m.

Duties and responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing transactions, production of documentation such as Contracts and Transfers independently under supervision and transcribing using digital dictation, maintaining files to the Excel standard, completing forms including Protocol Documents and Land Registry Proforma, identifying and recording key dates, attending upon clients both in person and over the telephone, filing, assisting the person to whom you are responsible and working as part of a team.

The firm is dedicated to training and development. The successful applicant must be committed to continuous development, training and improvement.

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees as safe as possible, we have installed clear plastic screens in all interview rooms and in our reception area. We provide masks, gloves and hand sanitizer. Access into the office is by prior appointment. Practice social distancing

Administrative Duties:

• Carrying out requests from management as needed
• Answering emails and sorting post
• Answering phone calls and transferring them as necessary

Financial Duties:

• Processing payments
• Billing

Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitization, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants should possess GCSE Grade A - C in Mathematics and English. Applicants should also be computer literate, possess keyboard skills and have a working knowledge of Word and Excel. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working within a busy Solicitors' office. However, training will be provided to the right candidate who must be accurate and have good attention to detail. Time management and administrative skills are also essential. The attributes required are a knowledge of and/or an interest in the conveyancing process, an ability to carry out digital dictation, a good telephone manner, good communication skills, a willingness to help and learn, a knowledge of office procedures and an ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience: Legal Secretary: 1 year (Required). Secretarial: 1 year (Required).