Job Description

Job description

LEGAL SECRETARY - Property Department at our Sevenoaks office

We are a friendly and down-to-earth team who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our busy Property team.

Providing day to day assistance to our fee earners and assisting the Property team with day to day tasks. This role is office-based.

This is a broad and varied role, requiring outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail. Working as part of our firm's administration team, you will provide efficient and effective general administrative support to the firm's fee earners and support staff.

Typical duties will include:

Digital dictation and copy typing

Scanning and filing incoming post and other documentation on the practice management system, in accordance the firm's policies and protocols

Receiving and making telephone calls to clients and other third party organisations on behalf of the fee earners

Greeting clients on behalf of a fee earner and taking detailed messages in person and by telephone

Preparing documentation at the direction of fee earners for their approval

Opening files and ensuring that the matter is dealt with in accordance with the firm's handbook, anti-money laundering regulations and departmental policies

Acquiring a working knowledge of files, enabling you to effectively communicate with existing clients

Keeping electronic files and other firm records/databases updated by filing and updating electronic data

Photocopying ID documents and ensuring ID checks are completed

Preparing files for closing and arranging for them to be archived

To succeed in this role you must demonstrate the following attributes:

Highly organised & professional Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive approach Ability to multitask Ability to work in the strictest confidence Proficient in the use of IT systems
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Store discount
Work Location: In person