[ref. q99778404] Legal Secretary

Your new company

A prestigious and well respected professional services business based in Bury St Edmunds.

Your new role

I am recruiting for a Legal Secretary for my client. You will be joining a busy and vibrant Commercial/Residential Property team. The duties will be varied and will include but not limited to:

• Audio typing/digital dictation (Bighand)
• Production of correspondence and documentation for fee earners via digital dictation
• Amending and reformatting documents and correspondence
• Dealing with all general conveyancing duties: preparation of contract packs, ordering searches, preparing and submitting SDLT forms
• Creating invoices and managing client files
• Liaising with clients both on the telephone and in person
• Assisting other secretaries
• Arranging appointments and meetings

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this job, you will require:

• Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within a property team
• Great attention to detail and a methodical worker
• 60 WPM audio typing
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to work within a busy and collaborative team for an employee-focused organisation. Receiving a competitive salary with great benefits and free parking, together with being offered a hybrid working pattern.

• 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.

What you need to do now

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