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Looking for your next challenge as a Legal Secretary? If you’re someone who enjoys being at the heart of a dynamic team and has a background in property work, especially with Land Registry applications, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to make a real impact and grow within a supportive environment. You will work as part of a team to provide administrative support to help our legal teams deliver a great service to our clients.
Job Responsibility:
providing timely and effective support to requests for assistance from members of the team
taking telephone calls and messages, handling queries and enquiries
using a case management system to process open, close and progress files
Submitting Land Registry and companies house applications and dealing with any requisitions
processing incoming and outgoing post and arranging couriers
managing file opening, closure and archiving
archiving, storing and retrieving of documentation (electronic and paper versions)
typing documents and correspondence
producing bills and other financial administration
managing diaries for the team, planning and organising meetings and making travel arrangements
organising and maintaining departmental filing systems and document storage
photocopying, scanning, faxing, printing, filing and other general administrative tasks
handling searches and processing land registry applications
filing and payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
assisting with financial administration, liaison with finance team, processing cheque requests and expenses, preparation and despatch of invoices and collecting payment
Requirements:
a minimum of 6 months’ previous office administrative experience ideally gained from within a legal environment
a minimum grade C pass at GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
confidence with IT systems to include Microsoft Word and Excel
a good basic keyboard ability
the ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and others
good communication skills with the confidence to liaise openly and clearly with colleagues and clients
the ability to produce a high standard of work, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail
to be able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and confidence in your own ability
highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile and be happy to go beyond the job description
respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and ‘can do’ attitude
keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this
What we offer:
private medical
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
a bonus day off for your birthday
a culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work
part of a vibrant, forward- thinking team with the support of friendly, approachable partners who encourage and support your career development
hybrid working with the option of working from our Birmingham office