Legal Secretary – Residential Property – Knighton
We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Legal Secretary to join our Knighton office to support the Head of Property and Residential Property team. Day to day you will be expected to carry out duties such as greeting clients who attend the office and arranging appointments, opening and closing files including archiving, drafting documents and correspondence, and answering incoming internal and external telephone calls.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who enjoys engaging in business development and will support the growth of the department and company. For the successful candidate, this role has the potential to develop into a Legal Assistant position within the Residential Property team, and you will work as part of a friendly, supportive, and approachable team.
You will receive a competitive salary depending on your qualifications and experience and work with a company that is committed to the highest levels of client satisfaction.
Employee Benefits
PCB Solicitors provide the following Employee Benefits following successful completion of an initial probation period:
* Pension contributions,
* Salary sacrifice scheme,
* Discounts on gym memberships,
* 24/7 online GP appointments,
* Perks and discounts,
* Employee Assistance Programme,
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays from the start of employment,
* Additional holiday awarded for length of service,
* Paid sick leave after 6 months service, increasing after 2 years,
* Regular company and charity events,
* Free mortgage advice from Mortgage Advice Bureau.
Job Responsibilities:
* Answering internal and external telephone calls, taking messages and redirecting to the appropriate personnel,
* Dealing with clients from the outset, liaising between the client, Fee Earner, and other third parties,
* Opening and closing files on the case management system (ALB), including archiving,
* Drafting correspondence, documents, forms, and attendance notes using the case management system (ALB),
* Accurately using Property systems to update client matters such as SDLT and Land Registry,
* Ensuring each client matter is up to date in line with PCB’s compliance standards,
* Onboarding clients and organizing appointments, managing the Lawyer’s and office calendar,
* Providing excellent client care in line with PCB Solicitors standards,
* General ad hoc administration such as dealing with incoming and outgoing post for the department,
* Building strong client relationships with new and existing clients.
Minimum Requirements:
* Highly organized with precise attention to detail,
* Experience with MS Office applications,
* Experience using case management and legal systems such as ALB,
* Ability to work under pressure and retain high levels of confidentiality at all times,
* Proven internal and external communication skills,
* Maintain your continuing professional development requirements,
* Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team,
* Have a positive approach and strong work ethic.
Job Types:
Schedule: Monday to Friday (35 hours per week).
Place of work: Knighton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Experience:
* Experience working in a Legal Secretary/Legal Support role required,
* Experience working in Residential Property preferable.
Salary: Between £21,000.00 and £22,400.00 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience.
PCB Solicitors do not offer visa/sponsorship or relocation packages.
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