Legal Secretary - Newbury, United Kingdom - Nicholas Howard

Nicholas Howard
Nicholas Howard
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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Nicholas Howard is delighted to be recruiting for the new role of
Legal Secretary or
Conveyancing Assistant for our client who is a leading law firm in Newbury.

The role is offered on a full time fixed term contract of 12months, available on a hybrid basis requiring the job holder to be in the office 2-3 days a week.

Alternativelyit can be offered on a permanent part time basis.


Working within the
Conveyancing department, you'll be a key member of the team acting as a key point of contact for clients and third parties involved in legal matters.

You'll work closely with fee-earners to support them with any administrative,secretarial and non-billable tasks as well as working hard to provide exceptional client service.

Job role

  • Communicating with clients and third parties on behalf of partners and other feeearners
  • Undertaking general Administrative duties
  • SDLT returns and Land Registry
  • Managing feeearner diaries, booking travel arrangements, preparing agendas and minute taking
  • Drafting contracts and preparing sales packs
  • Coordinating the billing process to be as efficient and effective as possible
  • Opening and closing files, and dealing with all matter maintenance

Requirements:


  • Legal assistant/secretarial experience working within Conveyancing
  • A good understanding and knowledge of relevant case management systems
  • Brilliant client care skills and good verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
A market rate salary together with excellent benefits is offered for this role.
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