Legal Secretary

Julie Rose Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 4 hours

Sevenoaks, Kent TN14, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

JRRL is seeking an experienced conveyancing Legal Secretary or paralegal with a minimum of 12 months' experience in conveyancing for a reputable law firm.
The role involves assisting fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions, preparing documents, conducting Land Registry searches, and liaising with various stakeholders.
Candidates must possess strong conveyancing experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position, with a salary that varies based on experience, offering a lower rate for less experienced candidates and a higher rate for those requiring minimal training.
The firm is well-established and provides career advancement opportunities after a few years of service.

JRRL are looking for an experienced and proactive conveyancing Legal Secretary or a paralegal with minimum 12 months’ experience within conveyancing for a well-established law firm.

Duties for the Legal Secretary

Assisting fee earners with all stages of residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
Preparing and sending out standard letters and documents, including client care letters, contract packs, and completion statements.
Conducting Land Registry searches and submitting applications through the Land Registry portal.
Conducting SDLT calculations and submitting SDLT returns.
Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and mortgage lenders by phone, email, and post.
Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate file records.
Dealing with incoming post and actioning file correspondence.
Assisting with file opening, closing, and archiving processes.

Person Specification for the Legal Secretary

Must have strong conveyancing experience and be happy to take responsibility for caseload.
Professional and confident telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organised, methodical and detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to tight deadlines.
Happy working as part of a team.

This is a well-established and highly regarded company. Career opportunities are available within the firm after a few years. This is a full-time permanent job. The lower end of the salary scale will be offered for someone with less experience and the maximum salary would be for someone who would need less training.

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