Job Ref: 214717274

Date: 2021-09-22 10:10:22

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Legal Secretary

Our client is a full-service legal firm, recognised as a leader across several practices. Having grown exponentially over recent years, they are now have 11 offices across the UK.

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary based in their Milton Keynes or Northampton office to offer support in the Real Estate Team. You will be working as part of a team supporting partners and fee-earners by carrying out legal work, and other duties under the supervision of the team. In addition, you will be carrying out administrative work where required.

As Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

Carry out the opening of a new matter process including client ID checks.
Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
Assist with the monthly billing process.
Take telephone calls and field enquiries as appropriate.
Support the fee earners in preparing for meetings, ensuring travel, paperwork, attendee list, reports and files are organised.
Preparation of court/Tribunal/Land registry applications and hearings (including electronic bundles) and also the instructions to counsel.
Provide cover for inboxes and voicemails while members of the fee earning, and support team are on holiday or off sick.
Take ownership of new client originator/referral data.

You will need:

A solid grasp of Microsoft systems
A keen eye for detail.
The ability to manage tight deadlines, changing priorities and volume workloads is essential for this role.
Well organised and able to multitask and take a pro-active approach to your work.
Experience in handling strict deadlines.
Experience in handling Land Registry enquiries and searches.
Experience in handling and producing commercial property documents.
To be a team player and willing to get stuck into new tasks.
Experience in working in a professional environment is desirable.

Salary and benefits:

£21,000 – £26,000 depending on experience
27 days' annual leave
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Support Staff Bonus Scheme
Gym Membership Contribution
Online Benefits Portal with access to thousands of online discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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