Legal Secretary

September 7, 2024
£24000 - £24000
Urgent

Job Description

Conveyancing Legal Secretary

Ayr

£24,000 – £28,000 annually (depending on experience)

Full time, Monday-Friday

Reporting to Head of Residential Property

Are you looking for a new legal secretary role in conveyancing?

Reed is currently working with an exciting and dynamic law firm based in Ayr, who are looking for a Conveyancing Legal Secretary.

Ideally, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated legal professional with experience in residential conveyancing, that can strengthen the team and provide secretarial support to fee earners.

The responsibilities of the role will be:

  • Providing support to fee earners in the conveyancing department.
  • Completing LBTT returns.
  • Producing conveyancing documentation like offers, missives, dispositions, discharges etc.
  • Audio and copy typing documents and drafting legal documents.
  • Liaising with clients over the phone and in person, taking details and arranging meetings with them when required.
  • Using case management system to support the preparation of documents and letters.
  • Meeting and greeting clients at the office.
  • Completing general office admin work.

To succeed in the role, you must:

  • Have previous experience as a legal secretary (or in supportive legal roles).
  • Have a good working knowledge of residential or commercial conveyancing.
  • Be proficient at audio and copy typing.
  • Have experience drafting legal documents.
  • Be familiar with case management software e.g., Denovo.
  • Be warm and approachable to colleagues and clients at all times.
  • Have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail.
  • Have strong general administrative skills.
  • Enjoy working as part of a busy team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for any experienced legal secretary looking to join an active and busy firm.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply with a copy of your CV below.

Good luck!

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