Hewitts is one of the fastest growing multi-disciplinary solicitors in the North East. Our success is down to the quality of people we have working for us. We pride ourselves on our friendly team-oriented culture and are firmly committed to developing all of our staff through training with an emphasis on internal promotion.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Secretary to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team. Experience working in a Residential Conveyancing team or a similar role is desirable.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting fee earners with day to day running of files.
• Audio typing using a digital dictation system.
• Using a case management system for maintaining files and producing correspondence.
• Carrying out administrative tasks such as opening and closing files.
• Making appointments for clients and assisting with managing the fee earners diary.
• Dealing with enquiries from clients and third parties over the telephone and in writing.
• Using third party software to order searches and submit documents to HM Land Registry.
• Assisting with preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns to HMRC.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisation skills.
• The ability to manage a busy workload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work at a highly professional level.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills.

Benefits include:

• Flexible, friendly working environment
• Internal progression and personal development opportunities
• Additional leave over the Christmas period
• Additional days leave for your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company social events
• Support for and involvement in charities and activities

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From £22,222.20 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Residential Conveyancing Secretar

• Assisting fee earners with day to day running of files.
• Audio typing using a digital dictation system.
• Using a case management system for maintaining files and producing correspondence.
• Carrying out administrative tasks such as opening and closing files.
• Making appointments for clients and assisting with managing the fee earners diary.
• Dealing with enquiries from clients and third parties over the telephone and in writing.
• Using third party software to order searches and submit documents to HM Land Registry.
• Assisting with preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns to HMRC