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SalaryYour new companyA prestigious and well-established law firm based in Newmarket.Your new roleThis newly created Commercial Property Legal Secretary role is providing support 2 Fee Earners and a Paralegal. Duties to include but not limited to:
- To provide secretarial support to the commercial Property Fee earner's
- Audio typing using digital dictation
- Electronic Diary management, booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings
- Liaise with clients, companies, solicitors
- Amending and reformatting documents in Microsoft word and using track changes
- Applying for searches using online services including Land Registry Portal
- Using HMRC website to complete stamp duty land tax forms
- Dealing with post completion matters including the registration of documentation at HM Land Registry and Companies House
- Deal with client queries, and take instruction from clients
- Assist fee earners in the maintenance of time recording
- Record and assist in the opening and closing of files
- Assist fee earners in the maintenance of client accounts, this includes preparing any documents for cheques and banking
- Assist fee earners in managing the client ledger account including the clearing and closing of accounts
- Maintain the filing system
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this Commercial Property Legal Secretary job you will need:
- Recent Commercial or Residential property legal secretarial experience
- Experience with Microsoft office, word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- ALB Case management experience desirable
- Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential
- You will be a team player who is able to prioritise and multitask
- Excellent telephone manner
- Possess the ability to deal with client queries when the partner is out of the office
What you'll get in returnIn return you will be given the chance to work in a pleasant office environment and will be joining an experienced team.
- Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:00
- 22 days holiday + stat (increasing up to 25 days)
- Onsite parking
- Auto enrolment pension and discounted healthcare cover
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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