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SalaryA Legal 500 law firm based in the Dorset region is seeking an experienced Residential Development Legal Secretary to join its Property team at the Bournemouth office.
You will assist fee earners who act for housebuilders and developers dealing with Residential Development sites. The team specialises in dealing with land acquisitions, land disposals, strategic land options, promotion agreements, affordable housing and long-term development projects.
The role will be to support fee earners with the following:
- Produce documents and correspondence as directed by lawyers
- Efficient handling of telephone enquiries and calls generally
- Provision of assistance to, and dealing with, tasks as delegated
- To set up new files and new matters accurately and speedily, on instructions from lawyers
The ideal candidate will have:
- Good literacy skills and an understanding of providing secretarial/administrative support to professional staff
- Possess an accurate and good typing speed (at least 60 wpm)
- Have a proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products
- Have experience of working in a professional environment, preferably in a law firm
- Be a good team player with a willingness to offer support to others and a "can-do" attitude
- Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner for dealing with clients and colleagues
To be considered for this role, you must have 1+ year's experience as a Legal Secretary or your application will not be considered.
(Please note that salary is just a guideline).
To apply for this position please email Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal with your CV via the link to be considered.
