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Residential Property Legal Secretary

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Warminster

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Salary:

24000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Month

Job Description:

A well known firm with offices across the south west are looking to strengthen their Conveyancing team with the appointment of a legal secretary primarily supporting a very busy conveyancing team. You'll be an ambitious and motivated secretary who is enthused about your next move. You should have excellent organisational skills and accurate typing audio skills, a good telephone manner and the ability to deal with clients. Applications from relocators will be considered. You'll be expected to work in the office 5 days a week.

Job Responsibility:

Primarily supporting a very busy conveyancing team

Requirements:

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Accurate typing audio skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to deal with clients
What we offer:
  • Very competitive salary
  • Very generous holiday entitlement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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