We are working with a well-established legal firm looking for an experienced Residential Legal Secretary/Administrator to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support a busy conveyancing department, ensuring smooth and efficient case progression.
To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:
Previous experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role, ideally within residential conveyancing
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent client service skills
Ability to manage a busy workload and work efficiently under pressure
Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office
Within this position, you’ll also be:
Opening and managing legal matters within the case management system, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Issuing client documents via the firm's online platform and processing returned onboarding paperwork
Keeping case files up to date, including maintaining matter agendas and updating key milestones
Obtaining Land Registry documents and preparing draft contract packs
Diary management, including tracking key deadlines and following up on outstanding matters
Handling telephone enquiries, providing updates to clients, estate agents, and solicitors
Preparing and issuing client quotes and maintaining records
Ordering leasehold and freehold management packs, as well as redemption statements
Liaising with third parties such as banks, managing agents, and HMRC on behalf of the firm
Assisting with financial processes, including preparing receipts, payments, and client bills
Supporting post-completion formalities, including Land Registry applications and file closures
Carrying out general administrative tasks such as scanning, printing, and document preparation
Managing emails efficiently and assisting with archiving when required
Providing ad hoc support to the wider team, including file openings and accounts processes
Salary & Working Hours
Salary is up to £ 25,000 DOE
Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.
Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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