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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to join the Commercial Property Department of this highly regarded law firm based in Harrogate. Due to internal promotion my client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to provide support to their Fee Earners within the Commercial Property department. This is a busy and varied role requiring someone with experience of dealing with a range of Commercial or Residential property matters.
This firm offer a professional and friendly working environment along with excellent opportunities for career development.
Duties will include:
You will provide secretarial and administrative assistance in the Commercial Property department, as directed by the Head of Commercial Property, and in line with our Client and Colleague Charters. This includes:
Assistance of fee earner in the processing of matters in a timely and accurate manner
Effective and accurate case management, using Proclaim, and in line with company standards and legal requirements
Preparation, organisation and archiving of legal files and supporting documentation
Digital dictation and diary management
Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our Client Charter
Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required
Ordering of property searches and carrying out of necessary client ID checks
Land registry management registering of completed properties and ongoing follow up
Preparation of client bills and reading account ledgers
Preparing and overseeing exchanges and completions, under the supervision of the Fee Earner