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Legal Secretary - Residential Property
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
Location: York (City Centre)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Full-time, permanent position
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Role Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and highly organised Legal Secretary to join the busy Residential Property Department. As a key member of the team, you will provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, helping to ensure the efficient management of files and the delivery of outstanding client service.
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The Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary:
* Prepare legal documents and correspondence
* Provide full secretarial assistance to fee earners
* Manage diaries and appointments
* Prepare financial records and assist with fund distribution
* Liaise professionally with clients
* Handle telephone enquiries
* Maintain document and file systems
* Contribute to the smooth running of the department
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The Key Requirements of the Legal Secretary:
* Minimum 6 months of secretarial experience (residential property preferred)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Strong client care skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities
* Friendly, professional demeanour and team-oriented attitude
* Experience with legal case management systems (e.g., Partners for Windows)
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The Successful Candidates Will Receive Excellent Benefits:
o Enhanced annual leave
o Long Service Award
o Bonus scheme (eligibility criteria apply)
o Health and wellbeing benefits
o Legal services (eligibility criteria apply)
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o Team building activities (corporate volunteering, wellbeing events, Christmas party)
o Structured and supported professional development
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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
