Job description
LEGAL SECRETARY – Property Department at our Tunbridge Wells /Sevenoaks offices
We are a friendly and down-to-earth team who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our busy Property team.
Providing day to day assistance to our fee earners and assisting the Property team with day to day tasks. This role is office-based.
This is a broad and varied role, requiring outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail. Working as part of our firm’s administration team, you will provide efficient and effective general administrative support to the firm's fee earners and support staff.
Typical duties will include:
· Digital dictation and copy typing
· Scanning and filing incoming post and other documentation on the practice management system, in accordance the firm’s policies and protocols
· Receiving and making telephone calls to clients and other third party organisations on behalf of the fee earners
· Greeting clients on behalf of a fee earner and taking detailed messages in person and by telephone
· Preparing documentation at the direction of fee earners for their approval
· Opening files and ensuring that the matter is dealt with in accordance with the firm’s handbook, anti-money laundering regulations and departmental policies
· Acquiring a working knowledge of files, enabling you to effectively communicate with existing clients
· Keeping electronic files and other firm records/databases updated by filing and updating electronic data
· Photocopying ID documents and ensuring ID checks are completed
· Preparing files for closing and arranging for them to be archived
To succeed in this role you must demonstrate the following attributes:
- Highly organised & professional
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proactive approach
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in the strictest confidence
- Proficient in the use of IT systems
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Remotely
Company Benefits
- 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday off
- 5pm finish on Fridays
- Annual pay reviews
- Private Medical Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Local shop discount card (currently TN card)
- Social Events
- Charity Events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
