Senior Legal Secretary / PA (Residential Property experience)

Senior Legal Secretary / PA - (Residential Property experience)

Guildford (office-based with potential for remote work)

Full-time - Monday -Friday

£32,000

Overview:

Our client, a leading legal firm in Guildford is seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join their team as a Senior Legal Secretary/ PA.

You will be providing direct support to the fee earners in the Banking team of the Business Law department ensuring optimal efficiency and providing wider administrative support as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and reputable organisation that values its employees and offers excellent career development prospects!

Responsibilities:

• Handle and manage transaction completions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
• Prepare completion statements and address any outstanding financial queries
• Manage post-completion tasks, including filing and submission of documents
• Communicate with clients and other parties to provide updates on progress and address any questions or concerns
• Prepare correspondence and documents, including transcribing digital dictation
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, document preparation, and correspondence management
• Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain an up-to-date diary
• Support other secretaries and provide guidance when required
• Attend to clients both in person and over the phone, maintaining a professional and friendly manner
• Operate the firm's case management system and consider improvements to department efficiency

Skills Experience:

• Previous Legal Secretarial experience, including at least 2 years in commercial property matters
• Experience with Companies House and Land Registry applications/processes
• Advanced IT skills, including DocuSign and data room software
• Excellent typing skills and high accuracy levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of case management systems
• Familiarity with law/legal practise

If you think you have the suitable experience and this role sounds of interest then we would love to hear from you! Please contact annie.hollidge@office-angels.com or call 0208 542 66 88 to discuss the role further.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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