Commercial Property Secretary

Your new company
A prestigious and well-established law firm based in Newmarket.
Your new role
This 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 systemWhat you'll need to succeed
To 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 officeWhat you'll get in return
In 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 now
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