Job Description

• Carry out extensive audio typing of correspondence and documentation
• Proofread and correct documents and correspondence
• Draft letters and documents to clients
• Open, maintain and close case files following the company’s internal processes
• Manage diaries
• Set up meetings, preparing files and paperwork for solicitors and fee earners in advance
• Answering phone calls and taking messages accurately, passing on in a timely fashion
• Raising bills as and when required
• Registration of title in the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds
• Supporting other legal secretaries within the firm through busy periods or as requested
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, carrying out any other administrative/office duties as and when required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum 12 months previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Conveyancing team/department. Extensive audiotyping/dictation experience. Experienced in dealing with Land Registry and other third parties such as other solicitors and the Courts. 5 GCSE’s grades A-C including English and Math. Proven experience maintaining online and offline filing systems. Extensive MS Office experience including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.