Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 3 years relevant legal experience working in a fast-paced environment at a high level. The position is a full time role and it will encompass various areas of general practice but primarily conveyancing and family law.
Requirements:
- Experience in conveyancing and family law highly desirable;
- Ability to prepare contracts, reply to requisitions;
- Ability to work under own initiative and manage diaries, review and organise files to a high standard;
- A high level of competency in Word, Excel, Outlook and demonstrate strong attention to detail and be experienced;
- Opening and closing files;
- Experience working with multiple clients;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills;
- Creating, amending and formatting legal documents and templates;
- In the absence of solicitor providing support with the day to day running of the practice;
- File management, including scanning and photocopying;
- Ability to prioritise a large workload;
- Ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines;
- Excellent communication and telephone skills;
- A team player with a positive attitude.
The successful candidate will work mainly for a partner of the practice. Some experience in other aspects of general practice would be beneficial and salary is commensurate with competence and experience.