JDI Legal
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Legal Secretary - Commercial Property
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £21,000 per annum |
Overview
JDI Legal are currently instructed on a top 200 law firm in Newcastle recruiting into their Commercial Property department. The successful candidate will ideally work full-time hours, although part-time hours will be considered. The role involves all aspects of secretarial support including the following: o providing efficient and effective support to Partners/Fee Earners o typing and using a case management system to produce documents including letters, forms etc o liaising directly with clients and other professionals; making appointments and managing diaries o assisting with post, photocopying, scanning, filing and file management o undertaking administrative tasks including document sorting, paying disbursements and collating information They require a self-motivated, highly organised and enthusiastic individual who is able to work quickly and accurately often within tight timescales with minimal supervision. Previous Legal Secretary experience in a Commercial Property department would be an advantage. You will need to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including basic excel) and be confident in creating, amending and formatting large complicated documents. Knowledge of Case Management and Digital Dictation systems is essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a professional manner with the ability to deal with a variety of enquiries and be confident in dealing with clients. For a confidential discussion please get in touch with our Jillian McKenzie.