Legal Secretary

LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

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SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000)

Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions.

You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for:

• Opening and closing of files
• Local Searches
• Maintenance of files
• Associated administrative duties
• Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents

Person specification

Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years.

Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Outstanding client care skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator
• Collaborative
• Organised
• Ambitious

Benefits and Rewards

The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including:

• Potential Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave
• Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year
• Social events
• Ongoing development opportunities