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This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary/Assistant to join a professional services team within the legal department. The role is based in Eastbourne and involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Client Details

The employer is a small-sized professional services organisation that focuses on delivering high-quality legal support to its clients. They are known for their structured and efficient approach, offering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and excellence.

Description

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the legal team, including document preparation, dictation and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for the department.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Maintain and organise legal files and documentation to ensure easy accessibility.
• Assist with billing processes, including preparing invoices and tracking payments.
• Support the preparation of legal documents, contracts, and reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards in all administrative tasks.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the legal department as needed.

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary/Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role, ideally within the legal or professional services industry.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in-office for up to four days a week, promoting work-life balance.
• A permanent position within a supportive and structured professional services environment.
• Exposure to a variety of legal tasks and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative workplace culture focused on excellence and growth.

This Legal Secretary/Assistant role in Eastbourne s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in the professional services industry. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey!

Legal Secretary / Assistant Conveyancing
Location: South Gloucestershire
Salary: Circa £26,000 £28,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant looking to join a well-established and respected South West law firm? We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a busy Residential Conveyancing team in Bristol.

About the Role:

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Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity?

Would a modern approach, with traditional values, suit your work style?

Are you looking for a role where your support skills are truly valued?

If you are anan experiecedResidential Conveyancing Secretary looking for anew opportunity, this could be your next career move.The ideal candidate will providesecretarial and administrative support toconveyancing solicitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of residential property transactions from instruction to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Correspond professionally and timeously with with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Open and close client files, ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
• Conduct Land Registry and local authority searches.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Assist with billing and financial transactions related to property sales and purchases.
• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and answering telephone calls.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant legal terminology.
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience with digital dictation and audio typing.
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures and compliance checks.

We understand how busy you are during the working day so we are more than happy to talk to you outside of office hours or over the weekend. Just apply and email us and we can schedule a time that is suitable for you.

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity?

Would a modern approach, with traditional values, suit your work style?

Are you looking for a role where your support skills are truly valued?

If you are anan experiecedResidential Conveyancing Secretary looking for anew opportunity, this could be your next career move.The ideal candidate will providesecretarial and administrative support toconveyancing solicitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of residential property transactions from instruction to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Correspond professionally and timeously with with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Open and close client files, ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
• Conduct Land Registry and local authority searches.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Assist with billing and financial transactions related to property sales and purchases.
• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and answering telephone calls.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant legal terminology.
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience with digital dictation and audio typing.
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures and compliance checks.

We understand how busy you are during the working day so we are more than happy to talk to you outside of office hours or over the weekend. Just apply and email us and we can schedule a time that is suitable for you.

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Ourclienthasawonderfulopportunityforsomeonetojointheirteamandreallymakeadifference.YouwillbesupportingtheFeeEarnersandbeavitalpartoftheexpandingteam.

CompanyBenefits:

• 25daysannualleave,plusbankholidays
• Privatehealthcare
• Bonusscheme
• Freeparking
• Competitivepensionscheme

KeyResponsibilities:

• Typingcorrespondence
• Meetingandgreetingvisitors
• Answeringphonecalls
• Formattingandupdatingdocuments
• WorkingonExcelspreadsheets
• Archivingandclosingfiles
• Managingadministrationprocesses
• Makingteaandcoffeesfortheteam
• Generaladhocduties.
• Workingtodeadlines
• Workingwithconfidentialandsensitivematters

ExperienceandSkillsRequirements:

• Previouslegalsecretarialexperienceisessentialorexperiencewithinalawfirminanadministrativecapacity
• StrongITskillsandabilitytoworkbetweendifferentsystems
• Abilitytoprovidestrongadministrativesupport

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• Working alongside business support teams (e.g. document production) internally to ensure tasks are completed to deadlines
• Opening new clients / new matters and closing matters
• Diary management and setting up meetings, calls and appointments
• Assisting with preparation for meetings on behalf of fee earners
• Light document amendments when needed prior to meetings
• Administrative support with completions
• Building relationships both with internal stakeholders and clients

Your new company
This legal firm is seeking a legal secretary to join their expanding team. They're a successful and well-established business and are now going through a period of growth.
Your new role
You will be responsible for providing administrative support to fee earners and paralegals in one of their departments. You will be:

• Handling incoming calls
• Managing a busy inbox
• Providing updates to clients
• Opening and closing files
• Managing documents
• Submitting applications
• Any other ad-hoc duties required by the team.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Legal secretarial experience, ideally within a Private Client department
• Outgoing and positive mindset
• A proactive and efficient approach to work
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Team player
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Case Management systems and MS Word

What you'll get in return
You will receive an excellent salary of 25,000+ depending on experience. You will also be working for a well-established business with a lot of opportunity for development. You will have access to a benefits package including holidays, pension and more.
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Our client is a well-established law firm, they are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to work within their Private Client department. The purpose of this role is to assist a busy team and fee earner with their day to day to work, providing administrative and secretarial support.

Duties:

• Production of accurate and timely documents
• Contributing to the management of client files
• Liaising with clients and third parties by phone and in person
• Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation
• Maintaining and updating client admin files
• Support with reception duties as and when required
• Meeting and greeting clients coming into the office
• Booking of meeting rooms

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary
• Strong and efficient secretarial skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with audio transcription
• Extremely organised and excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills

This role will be fully office based, working 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday from the office in Cranleigh.