Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Our client, an award winning firm based in Sittingbourne have an opening for a Legal Secretary to join their firm.

The purpose of the role is to assist and support fee earners with secretarial and administrative duties.

Job role:

* Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters, legal forms (Oyez) and quotes.

* Answer the telephone in a professional and efficient manner.

* Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying and updating client details.

* Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date.

* Arranging appointments and dealing with clients.

* Access and input data on to the firm's client case management system Proclaim.

* Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required.

* Handle all confidentially information discreetly.

Experience and knowledge:

* Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary within a busy Conveyancing department.

* Excellent technical skills which include a fast and accurate typing speed (a legal secretarial qualification is desirable).

* The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.

* Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner whilst on the phone and in person.

* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word is essential.

Please submit your CV for consideration.