Are you a Paralegal/Legal Secretary with a strong background in legal administration and a passion for providing exceptional support, then we want to hear from you!

Our award-winning client, a thriving legal company who are going through an exciting period of growth, is seeking 2 dedicated, highly organised and skilled individuals to join them as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary. One of the candidates needs to have experience in Wills, Trust and Probate. This is a fantastic opportunity for two ambitious, enthusiastic, professional and focussed Assistants to support a successful and fun team. The team provides expert legal advice and assistance to their clients throughout their journey. As part of this team, you will be an ambassador for them, helping us to maintain their reputation for excellence.

• You’ll be ensuring the team is organised by managing diaries and liaising with clients.
• You’ll support the team in file opening and closing process, including issuing engagement papers alongside general administration.
• You’ll be creating documents and correspondence.
• You’ll be involved with business development activities and will work with marketing department.
• You’ll be involved in the billing and payment process – preparing invoices, completion statements, and financial statements.
• You’ll be responsible for ordering official copies and property searches, filling in Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and submitting Land Registry applications

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary/PA at senior level (ideally 3+ years in a Legal firm)
• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software
• Highly organised and able to prioritise with strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Fast and accurate typing skills of 60 wpm with dictation experience
• Commercial property secretarial experience would be good – gained as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SML160

• You’ll be ensuring the team is organised by managing diaries and liaising with clients.
• You’ll support the team in file opening and closing process, including issuing engagement papers alongside general administration.
• You’ll be creating documents and correspondence.
• You’ll be involved with business development activities and will work with marketing department.
• You’ll be involved in the billing and payment process – preparing invoices, completion statements, and financial statements.
• You’ll be responsible for ordering official copies and property searches, filling in Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and submitting Land Registry application