We are seeking applications from Legal Secretaries/Assistants ideally with at least 1 years' experience to effectively assist Fee Earners with Residential Conveyancing matters.

Skills/Qualities Required

* Effective administration, organisation, and communication skills.

* Good time management.

* The ability to work under pressure.

* A caring and empathetic approach towards both clients and colleagues.

* Motivated and proactive.

* Attention to detail.

* Teamwork and cooperation.

Main Duties

Work alongside a trainee solicitor and senior conveyancer to:

* Attend upon clients and others to take instructions and information.

* Type dictated letters, documents, and notes.

* Order searches on properties.

* Obtain ID from clients and complete ID checks.

* Liaise with third parties such as estate agents, solicitors, management companies.

* Advise clients and keep them informed throughout the duration of their matter.

* Undertake post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.

* Assist with general matter progression.

* General administration duties such as scanning post onto the system.

* Flexibility to work at any other office and assist other Fee Earners, as and when required.

Salary and Holidays

The salary for this role is up to £24,500 per annum depending on experience.

Annual holiday entitlement in a full calendar year is 20 days, increasing yearly to 25 days by 5 years' service. This is in addition to bank holidays and an extra 3 days to be used between Christmas and New Year.

Benefits

* Paid sick leave, dependant's leave, and birthday leave.

* Health benefit with Medicash, which new starters can join after 6 months' service.

* Staff discount on Wills & LPAs and Residential Conveyancing, eligible for after 6 months' service.

* Staff wellbeing and social events.

* Different opportunities for reward and recognition throughout the year including a Bonus Policy, Employee Referral Programme, Employee Recognition, and a Client Care Quarterly Reward.

* Formal performance review process.

* Annual salary and bonus review in June of each year