Legal Secretary
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £19000 – £23000/annum
Legal Secretary
The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join a successful law firm in Newcastle. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Role Responsibilities
The successful Legal Secretary will be joining a busy Residential Property team, providing secretarial support to the team. Other duties include:
* Opening files on practice management system
* Corresponding with clients and other law firms by e-mail, letter or telephone
* Abating and re-issuing bills
* Diary management
* Typing dictation
* Undertaking Solicitors Regulation Authority checks on law firms
* Closing and archiving files, updating computer systems and dealing with any outstanding balances
* Carrying out ID checks and Money Laundering checks on clients
* Photocopying and scanning documents
Person Specification
The incoming Legal Secretary will be a well-organised team player with the ability to work independently and always provide excellent levels of customer service. The candidate will also be able to:
* Show a keen eye for detail
* Prioritise deadlines
* Prior experience as a Legal Secretary is essential, experience in residential conveyancing would be desirable.
* Ability to work on own initiative
Benefits and Rewards
This law firm offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis. The successful Legal Secretary will be rewarded with the following:
* 25 days holiday allowance, rising with service and the ability to buy and sell holidays
* Company pension
* Staff discounts on legal services (you can also share a 10% discount with your friends and family!)
* Company/charity events
* Free eye tests and flu jabs
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free refreshments (tea, coffee, milk etc. is provided for all employees)
About the Company
The firm is long-established law firm, with a client base tracking back over decades. They are friendly and welcoming and are often recognised in both Legal Awards and employer recognition awards.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Legal Secretary role, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email or contact (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note that the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website
More Information
- Address NE1, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
