Legal Secretary - Port Talbot, United Kingdom - Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe
3 weeks ago
Description
To assist a fee earner in a busy family practice in the Conveyancing and Private Client Department. The position is office based and fulltime. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9.00 a.m p.m. with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Remuneration will be dependent on experience. A 3 month probationary period will be completed after which the position will be reviewed. The firm is an Equality Opportunities employer.Duties include:
- Providing full secretarial support to solicitors from file opening to file closure
- Using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation
- Preparation of contract paperwork
- Management of fee earner diary
- Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files.
- Undertaking online Land Registry searches
- Responding to enquiries on behalf of solicitors.
- Assistance in general team administration including taking calls and directing accordingly
- Arranging meeting room bookings.
- Managing post completions procedures including SDLT returns and title registrations.
Desired skills and experience:
- Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Fast, accurate typing ability
- Experience of using digital audio typing systems
- Experience of using case management system is desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very well organised
- Friendly & professional attitude
- IT literate
- Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management
- Experience of working in a legal environment of at least 1 year
Salary:
From £19,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
The firm is currently working as normal. Hand sanitising is available and the wearing of a mask is acceptable if you wish.
Experience:
- legal: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
JE/RSH/2023
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