Legal Secretary - Conveyancing / Wills & Probate

Legal Secretary - Conveyancing/Wills & ProbateLocation: BakewellSalary: £21,000 - £24,000 DOEContract: Full Time, PermanentWho are we:CRA Consulting are a specialist legal/finance recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms/accountancy practices with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at the firms & role:We are currently working with a well-established firm based in Bakewell, who are Legal Secretary to provide support to the Conveyancing and Wills & Probate teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience within the wills and probate sector or conveyancing or even if no experience at all as they will provide full training. If successful, you will perform the following role as a Legal Secretary: Typing and audio transcription (letters, drafting deeds, documents, phone/attendance notes etc.) Taking and making phone calls on behalf of fee earner Photocopying/scanning as applicable Dealing with post received Filing and maintaining proper file order File reviews (assisting fee earner) Data entry (Excel spreadsheets) and into Case Management System (LEAP) Assisting fee earners on property inspections, potentially taking over these in due course Carrying out electronic verification of ID and AML searches Providing refreshments Schedule/rearrange appointments Using the HM Land Registry portalThe organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: Organisational skills Time management and setting own timed targets. Good communication skills, verbal and written Confidentiality must be maintained at all times Accuracy and attention to detail Experience of IT and computer packages: Word, Excel. Training will be given in Case Management System (LEAP) Polite and respectful to clients and colleagues Self-motivation Positive attitude and taking pride in your work. Willingness to learn and expand knowledge Ability to type quickly and accuratelyTo apply, you will be required to meet the following criteria: Maths & English GCSE Legal experience desirable but not essentialHow to apply:If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Alastair Pickford who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion or email me on Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at jobs Additional Information:CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.