Legal Secretary

Birwood Legal ,
Truro, Cornwall
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

A rare opportunity has just arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Commercial Property / Real Estate team of a top tier law firm, in its offices in Truro. The successful candidate will have gained strong experience working as a Legal Secretary for at least the past 12 months. Commercial Property experience is desirable, but those with a good all round knowledge of property matters will also be seriously considered. Duties will be varied but will include the following: Audio / Copy typing of documents, forms, letters etc (minimum typing speed 60wpm) Undertaking conveyancing searches and completion of SDLT returns, Land Registry and Companies House applications Telephone liaison with clients, dealing with enquiries where possible Maintenance and upkeep of templates and documents Assisting with archived files Opening and closing files Other administrative tasks as and when required Of course, you will need to be IT savvy, preferably with familiarity of using a case management system. Accuracy is key to this role, and it is vital that you can deliver a high level of client care, so your communication skills (both written and verbal) will be excellent. In return, you will enjoy a superb working environment which is friendly and fully supportive in addition to a competitive salary and generous benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary with Property experience, and you are currently considering your options, please apply without delay. Rest assured we take confidentiality extremely seriously and your details will never be released without your prior consent. Birwood Legal is a specialist legal recruitment company. We pride ourselves in providing an excellent service to our candidates and clients, and work hard at ensuring we find the best fit for both. Please do get in touch as we would love to help you secure your next career move.