Legal Assistant - Conveyancing
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Kent
- Salary
- £20000 - £26000 per annum + Good Package
- Posted
- 14 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 28 Feb 2019
- Ref
- CF51447
- Contact
- Connor Franks
- Job Title
- Legal Secretary
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Legal Assistant - Conveyancing - Kent
Above market rate salary on offer for the right candidate.
A long established and highly regarded law firm based in Kent is looking to recruit a conveyancing legal assistant to join the team on a full time permanent basis.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing full secretarial support to fee earners and department, including arranging appointments, dealing with client queries in person and by phone, together with preparation of correspondence by audio typing via the digital dictation system.
Using the Land Registry Portal, completing Land Registry returns, and submission of SDLT forms.
Filing, photocopying and opening/closing client files in a timely manner.
Maintaining and coordinating diaries and diary notes and reporting on these as necessary.
Regular consideration of client files and advising fee earners on any action required.
To provide ad hoc secretarial cover for sickness and holiday absences in the team when needed.
Covering Reception during lunch breaks, holidays and unforeseen absences; collection/delivery of daily incoming/outgoing post and DX usually by office rota.
Providing full secretarial/assistant support to the conveyancing team your main duties will be audio typing, diary management and being the first point of contact for clients. They are looking for someone who has at least 6 months current experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant no matter what practice area.
This is such a fantastic opportunity that won't be around for long so please apply now for immediate consideration.
Please contact Connor Franks, Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration.
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