Legal Secretary - Conveyancing in Eastbourne - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

My client is searching for a Legal Secretary to join their Eastbourne East Sussex offices.

Due to business demand a new position has arisen for a full-time Legal Secretary to join their busy team to provide administrative and secretarial support to the firm's fee-earners.

The role’s responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

-A willingness to learn to support the Fee Earner in the management of the secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met.

- To support Fee Earners in the production of files by typing work as directed.

- To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.

- Linking post to client

- Using Case Management/Ledger Systems Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines.

- Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms.

- Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files.

- To assist Fee Earners in the management of case-load by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.

- To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner.

- To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary.

- To undertake photocopying when necessary.

- To answer external/internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as and when necessary.

- To ensure that all internal methods, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to.

- To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.

- To manage own and Fee Earner diary and update completions calendar.

Person Specification:

- Computer literate with good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of using software packages.

- Recent practical experience of using word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word).

- Recent practical experience of working in an office environment.

- Practical experience of handling client enquiries both by telephone and face to face.

- Working knowledge of using photocopiers.

- An ideal role for an ambitious experienced Legal Secretary looking to work for a busy and friendly business

- Practical experience of working in a legal office environment. (Desirable)

- Experience of working in a networked Windows environment. (Desirable)

- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. (Desirable)

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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