Job Description:

Legal Secretary – Residential Conveyancing

Location: Leicester
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
Working Pattern: Office-based
Part-time: Considered for the right candidate
Parking: Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Leicester, who are looking to add an experienced Legal Secretary to their busy Residential Conveyancing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced secretary who enjoys working in a professional environment and takes pride in providing excellent support to both clients and fee earners.

The Role

Working closely alongside a Fee Earner within the Residential Conveyancing department, you will provide a high level of secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure matters progress smoothly and clients receive an excellent service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day secretarial support to the Fee Earner
• Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Preparing correspondence and documentation
• Managing incoming calls and dealing confidently with client enquiries
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other relevant parties
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised files
• Managing emails, correspondence and general administration
• Assisting with diary management and appointments
• Following up on outstanding information and ensuring matters continue to progress
• Supporting the wider team when required

About You

Our client is looking for someone who has a strong secretarial background and is confident working in a busy, professional environment.

You'll be someone who:

• Has previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Residential Conveyancing
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Is confident and professional when speaking with clients and on the telephone
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Takes a proactive approach rather than waiting to be asked
• Is helpful, approachable and a strong team player
• Is not afraid to go above and beyond to support colleagues and clients
• Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills

Most importantly, our client is looking for someone who is proactive, confident and willing to go the extra mile. You should be comfortable picking up the phone, dealing with clients and taking responsibility for getting things done.