Legal Secretary in Real Estate

Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£37,000 + Excellent benefits
Posted
15 Aug 2016
Closes
12 Sep 2016
Ref
CL/LSREKWmr
Job Title
Legal Secretary
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Amazing opportunity at a large international law firm as a legal secretary within the real estate department. This is a professional and progressive firm perfect for anyone looking to develop their career in a supportive and innovative environment. Our ideal candidate would have previous legal secretary experience, great interpersonal and communication skills, fast and accurate typing and confident knowledge of Microsoft Office. In return there will be a number of brilliant benefits including complimentary meals daily.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manages hard copy filing, e-filing and the archiving and retrieval of deeds and documents.
  • Responsible for client care and management, including recording and passing of accurate messages.
  • Uses electronic diaries to arrange meetings, conference calls, lunches and client contacts.
  • Organisation of domestic and international travel arrangements.
  • Deal with Financial procedures on behalf of the team including assisting with file opening, billing, client contact, client procedures and file closing punctually and effectively.
  • Engrossing, photocopying and scanning client related materials.
  • Maintain data within the client contact database, including mailing lists, e-newsletters and client activity.
  • Ensure correct and efficient use of firm's systems and standard working methods.
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring all work is completed with effective team working where appropriate.
  • Assisting in compiling client specific requirements.

Education/ Experience:

  • Ideally five years+ secretarial and administrative experience in a law firm.
  • Experience of supporting within a Real Estate department

To apply, please click on the button and send your Cover Note/CV with your contact details to Michelle Robinson

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