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Legal Assistant/Secretary – Commercial Property

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £27500/annum

Our client has a permanent, full time vacancy for a Legal Assistant/secretary to provide efficient support to their Commercial Property department.

The Role

* Opening and managing files throughout the transaction in accordance with procedures

* Obtaining title deeds, Land Registry title and plans

* Preparing Contract documentation

* Checking post and dealing with matters arising

* Preparation and amendment of Leases including the use of Track Changes.

* Independently dealing with general enquiries by email or telephone and keeping all parties informed

* Progressing a transaction, keeping all parties up to date

* Preparing Completion Statements and completing transactions

* Dealing with post completion of files

* Managing key dates

* Liaising with clients and third parties

* Closing files and managing residual balances promptly

* Ensuring all client details are kept up to date

* Diary management

* Scanning and copying

* Audio and copy typing

* Fully utilise the Case Management System

* Using Land Registry Portal, SDLT, Word, Outlook and other computer packages as appropriate

* Provide support to other fee earners as and when required

Requirements

A good knowledge of all areas of Commercial Property

Previous experience working paperless/paperlite

Ability to work independently, as well as in conjunction with the rest of the department

Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives

Able to work at speed producing a high volume of work to a high standard

Excellent telephone manner

Multi-task in a busy environment

Ability to prioritise

Confident using case management systems with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word including Track Changes

Outstanding organisational skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication, ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels

Understand the importance of confidentiality

Proactive and able to use initiative

Calm under pressure

Reliable and dependable

Easily adaptable to change

Positive attitude, can-do attitude

Effective team player.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available

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