Job Description

The Company

We are a well-established High Street Solicitors in Worthing, situated approximately 12 miles from Brighton. Our offices are conveniently located a few minutes' walk from the train station and Worthing town centre.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to join our busy and friendly team.

The ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience in a Residential Conveyancing department (knowledge of Commercial would be an advantage), assisting with files from start to finish, including:

Opening files on case management system (although training will be given) Carrying out identity checks Carrying out land registry searches Submitting land registry applications Submitting stamp duty and land tax returns Preparing contracts Applying for local searches Preparing financial statements Dealing with completions Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Be IT literate, have good keyboard skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Possess good attention to detail Be able to work well in a team, as well as being self-motivated to work independently where required To communicate with clients, estate agents and other third parties in person and on telephone Be flexible with a 'can-do' approach, and the willingness and ability to adapt to the needs of the business
We anticipate the role will be full time; hours and salary are negotiable.

Applications are to be made by CV, and to include a covering letter.

Please contact Deborah Francis at DKF@arbrown-solicitors.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Legal Secretary: 1 year (required) conveyancing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person