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Date Added: Wed 30/04/2025

Legal Secretary Real Estate

Northgate, West Sussex, RH10, UK
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Company: HARWOOD RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £30000 - £32000/annum

Join a well established law practice in Crawley as a Legal Secretary in their busy Real Estate department. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be part of a firm that values hard work, expertise, and a creative approach to challenges. This is a part time role, working 4 full days per week.

Day-to-day of the role:

* Audio and copy typing of correspondence and documents.

* Managing filing and file systems, including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail.

* Photocopying, faxing, scanning, and emailing documents.

* Arranging client meetings and managing time recording for fee earners.

* Opening and closing case management files, updating contacts and file information in the DPS case management system.

* Interacting with clients and contacts via telephone, taking messages, and meeting in person to witness signatures or collect documents.

* Drafting letters, documents, and forms using standard precedents and forms library.

* Handling replies to enquiries, preparing contracts, deeds, licences, TR1s, Property Forms, etc.

* Attending clients to arrange for documents to be signed or witnessed and arranging for the provision of physical AML and KYC documentation.

* Setting up and managing data rooms, acting as central administrator.

* Downloading title documents from the Land Registry Portal and requisitioning searches.

* Assisting with completing Reports on Title, dealing with land registry and SDLT formalities.

* Preparing bills, financial statements, and making SDLT submissions as necessary.

* Completing file closure exercises and reconciling financial accounts on the case management system.

* Adhering to the firm's risk and compliance policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Excellent IT skills, proficient in Office 365 and experienced with case/document management systems.

* Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal communication skills.

* Ability to take initiative and work pro-actively in a fast-paced environment.

* Highly organized, logical, and able to demonstrate good team skills.

* Good flexibility and adaptability.

Please apply today, this firm offers competitive salary, excellent benefits and career development within a fast paced and supportive team
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