Residential Property Secretary

at  Coodes Solicitors

Due to an influx of work opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon as a Secretary in the Residential Property department.
In this newly created role you will work in our Residential Property Department and become a key member of our busy established team taking the client on their journey from the initial instruction stage to Post-Completion.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED:

• At least 2 years experience in a secretarial role or as a legal secretary, ideally in a property team
• Experience of customer contact with the public and business clients
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent IT and record keeping skills

ABOUT US

Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. With over 150 staff across 8 offices we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team.
Our Residential Property team is an multi award winning team and work throughout Cornwall and Devon providing a personal bespoke service to clients, combining the newest technology with traditional professional standards of personal attention and service.
Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region. The firm has held the Investors in People standard for over 20 years and is an Investors in People Silver.

HOURS

This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday however we welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.
Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is foun

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide administration assistance including typing from digital dictation for our experienced lawyers, alongside others within the support team
• Deal with telephone calls for the Residential Property Team alongside the existing support team
• Become involved in work across the entirety of a property matter from inception to post completion, giving the opportunity to learn more about the property deals you are involved with and help see them through to completion
• Assist in file management tasks for specific lawyers within the team

YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE IF:

• Want to make a difference in a forward thinking business that delivers great customer service
• Are a team player and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic