Legal Secretary - Conveyancing Department | Radlett | Up to £30k

Legal Secretary - Conveyancing Department | Radlett | Up to £30k
29 Apr
We are recruiting for a Residential Conveyancing Case Handler with experience in the Conveyancing field, to join a lovely law firm at their office in Radlett.Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative legal firm. They believe firmly in developing their staff and recognising their achievements. The role will be providing dedicated secretarial and administrative assistance to a minimum of 2 fee earners. You will be joining a friendly team, working in a lovely, modern office.What’s in it for you?Salary: Up to £30k, depending on experienceHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.15pm, office based, no hybrid working25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period)Pension contributionFantastic training opportunities!Key responsibilities:Client ServicesProgressing the matter file under the Lawyer’s instructionsProvide a courteous and efficient service to clientsEnsure that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm’s standards and precedents and the Lawyer’s instructionsObserve the code of practice in all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and to observe fully the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts RulesReport complaints from clients or third parties to the Team LeaderMatters AdministrationMaintaining control of the Lawyer’s caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, and accounting are maintained at all timesTo be fully conversant with the firm’s computer systems and follow IT instructions directly and through procedures tabsAssist Lawyer/s to bill all matters promptly and accurately; to maintain a justifiable and accurate level of work-in-progress; to pay and collect disbursements in accordance with professional and internal practice; to properly account for all client monies and effect transfers from client to office account when appropriateAdministrativeOrdering documents from the HM Land Registry and requesting title papers from lenders where applicableOrdering searches on purchase mattersRequesting funds from clients and their lendersAssisting in the completion of mattersCompleting Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns and Land Registry applicationsScheduling of DeedsAnswer the telephone or meet clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the LawyerProviding updates to and responding to enquiries from clients and agents, brokers, lenders, and other parties’ representativesOpening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures including performing on-line money laundering checksMaintain Conveyancer’s diary and make appointmentsOrganise internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and if appropriate organising refreshmentsWhat the employer is looking for:Experience of working within a Conveyancing Department of a Law FirmCreative problem-solving abilityGood written and verbal communication skillsGood grasp of grammar and spellingComputer literacy in relevant software packagesAbility to multi-task, organise, prioritise and planConfident with the ability to interface and develop relationships with a variety of people.Organisation skills including the ability to prioritise workAbility to follow instructions givenGood timekeepingRed Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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