Residential Development Legal Secretary

Delaney Browne Appointments ,
Guildford, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

The Role We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, proactive Legal Secretary who can support multiple Fee Earners up to Partner level. The role is on a permanent basis, the successful candidate should be confident liaising with clients, proactively organising and managing diaries and taking the lead on tasks to ensure a seamless service is provided. You must have the ability to work under pressure, with high volumes of work and meet tight deadlines. Key Skills & Experience Required o Previous experience within a similar role o Experience in residential conveyancing i.e. can complete AP1s, draft SDLTs, apply for OS1s SIMs and searches etc (online), chase solicitors and Local Authority’s etc when required, issue contract packs, close down files etc (preferable) o Excellent typing speeds o Efficient diary management skills o Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) o Excellent organisations skills o Attention to detail o Previously has used a case management system o Organised with time and documents o Ability to work on own initiative o Flexible, can do approach o Team player Previous experience within an RDU department would be a distinct advantage, but is not essential