Residential Legal Assistant - Ferndown - up to £27,000 DOE
We are currently seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our client's expanding office in Wimborne. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a long-established legal practice and provide crucial support to the Commercial & Residential team.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00pm. This is an office based role.
Responsibilities:
- Typing and dictation, audio typing and word processing
- Production of accurate, timely and professionally presented documentation
- Client communication via the telephone, accurately recording messages and providing assistance where possible
- Effective diary management
- All associated administrative tasks
- Ensure efficient upkeep of all databases, records, filing systems, opening and closing of files
- Assist other departments as directed
- Opening and closing of files post-completion
- Upkeep of all databases, records and filing systems
Key Skills:
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills required as a Legal Secretary
- Appropriate competency level of knowledge and experience in legal residential and commercial conveyancing.
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Fast and accurate Audio typing skills (in excess of 60 wpm)
- Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel as required for the role)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
If you are a Legal Assistant/Secretary in search of a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
For more information on this role, please send your CV to or alternatively you can apply online.
Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency