Who we are:
CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
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About the business:
Our client is an award-winning firm of solicitors, based in Yorkshire, but with a national profile. They are passionate about making a difference to peoples' lives by being innovative and forward thinking. They care about helping their clients to solve their legal problems.
As a Commercial Property Secretary, your main responsibility is to assist Fee Earners within the Commercial Property team and contribute to the department's operations. You are expected to exercise a considerable level of self-management and initiative. Furthermore, you are required to function as part of a team and adhere to established practices and procedures regarding compliance and quality standards.
If successful, you will perform the following role as a Legal Secretary.
- Corresponding with third parties and clients.
- Requesting Searches, AML (Anti Money Laundering) Checks and submitting Land Registry
- applications.
- Digital dictation (Bighand).
- Using a case management system.
- Prepare searched and Land Registry applications.
- Document management and creation.
- Handling telephone calls, enquiries and requests
- Dealing with incoming emails and post and replying to correspondence as appropriate.
To apply, you will be required to meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience working in Residential or Commercial Property
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- IT literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management systems
How to apply:
If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Alastair Pickford who is managing this vacancy, email me on
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Additional Information:
CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days