Commercial Property Legal Secretary

My client is searching for a Part time Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property department in Dartford, Kent.

Part time hours are flexible so can be worked as 3 days per week or spread over 5 days (22.5 hours).

Duties

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters, emails, bills, financial statements and legal forms (including Land Registry forms, Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns and CPSE Replies)
• Amending and creating documents with track changes
• Obtaining searches
• Using the Land Registry portal to obtain title documentation, priority searches, bankruptcy searches and to submit E-AP1 applications
• Liaising with clients and other third parties to provide updates and assist with queries
• Undertake general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Opening and closing files.
• Use the firm’s case management system – Visual Files.

The Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary preferably within a busy Commercial Property department, however, experience working within a Residential Property department will also be considered.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using the Land Registry portal
• Experience of using a legal case management system
• The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise.
• Good communication skills both on the telephone and in person.
• Attention to detail.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisation skills

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye tests
• Optional healthcare cashback scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events and staff discounts on their legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.

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

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful