Conveyancing Legal Secretary - South Woodford, United Kingdom - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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South Woodford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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A top tier law firm based in South Woodford is looking for an experinced Legal Secretary to join the team.


The Legal Secretary's principal role is to provide the fee earner to whom they report to with the support they need to perform the task of providing legal services to clients and help them maximise the amount of time they are able to spend on fee earning tasks, by assisting thin the management and execution of their day-to-day workload.


The role will be client facing, so it essential that you are a confident communicator with the ability to deal with clients (sensitively and with discretion) and other staff proactively and professionally.

The main duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Opening new file and completing Anti-Money Laundering checks
  • Preparing and drafting documents (from audio dictation);
  • Photocopying, printing, scanning & organising couriers.
  • Opening & closing files.
  • Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner.
  • Dealing with basic queries and general administration.
  • Preparing bills and assisting with the billing process by liaising with the fee earner and accounts department as required.
  • Requesting cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received, as appropriate.
  • Providing reception cover from time to time.
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