Legal Secretary (Temporary)
- Location: Ipswich
- Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Hourly Rate: £14.28
We are currently looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will provide essential support to a partner and three fee earners in our Ipswich office. This role is ideal for individuals with residential law experience and proficiency in SOS Case Management software. The position is office-based with the convenience of free parking available.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage administrative tasks for a partner and three fee earners, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Handle correspondence, draft legal documents, and prepare communication on behalf of the legal team.
- Maintain and organise files, updating case management system (SOS)
- General office duties such as assisting with post, filing, answering the telephone, updating third parties such as agents and brokers
- Opening files and sending out initial correspondence
- Preparing exchange documentation, transfer deeds, stamp duty forms and land registry searches
- Setting up completions to include raising invoices and drafting completion statements
- Undertaking AML/ID checks
- Carrying out searches
- Preparing contract packs
- Raising/replying standard enquiries
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Assist with billing, invoicing, and other financial documentation as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a legal secretary, with a background in residential law.
- Knowledge of legal documentation and terminology.
- Previous experience of using Big Hand Dictation, InfoTrack, Lender Exchange, LMS and Land Registry is essential.
- Proficiency in SOS Case Management software is highly advantageous.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and adaptable to new software.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.28.
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team environment.
- Exposure to a variety of legal tasks and responsibilities.
To apply for this Legal Secretary role, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and your interest in this temporary position.