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
More Information
- Address Harpenden, Hertfordshire
