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Charleston Gray
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Kent, Hampshire
Legal Secretary
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,000 per annum |
Overview
LEGAL SECRETARY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALARY UP TO £24,500 An exciting opportunity to join a leading Kent based law firm within their reputable Residential Property department. Main function of job; To provide secretarial services to fee earners within the team. Main Duties · To ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the Department. · To word process all necessary documents from hand-written notes or by transcribing digital dictation. · Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents as required · Undertake file management including opening and closing files, photocopying and filing all relevant documents. · Maintain stationary and other supplies and provide refreshments · Answer the telephone, handling calls and if necessary routing calls and taking messages. · Managing Fee Earners diaries, organising internal and external meetings. · Support other members of the team in the performance of their duties · It is expected that, in accordance with business needs, you will provide support to other secretaries in the department or across the firm by picking up work or covering at times when your work load is light or if one of your usual fee earners is away from the office for whatever reason or at times of urgent business need. · Any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time. Specialist Skills Required · Excellent IT skills in particular Word. · Excel would also be useful,as would experience in working with a Practice Management System. · Land Registry Direct · Stamp Duty on-line · On-line search procedures TM / Search Choice · General typing including completion statements, searches, land registry forms etc. · Familiar with contacting lenders and local authorities on-line Personal Attributes; · Interest in legal matters and understanding of the need for confidentiality. · A well-organised, careful, conscientious approach. · Ability to work alone and as part of a team. · Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities. · Clear speaking and writing. · Good grasp of the English language -spelling, punctuation and sentence construction. · Enjoy contact with others, good social skills including tact, patience, understanding and persuasiveness. · Smart appearance Qualifications/education required · Good standard of general education · Numerate and literate · Good IT skills and aptitude · Experience as a legal secretary. In return for the above you will join a friendly, professional team that offer continued support and options for career growth. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED.