JRRL are looking for an office based, part time LegalSecretary to work at Partner level in a medium sized law firm in Westerham. The right individual will have good knowledge of property/conveyancing practices and enjoy working as part of a team.
This role is working 3 - 4 full days per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday if 3 days, although, there is flexibility on working days. Can also work shorter hours over 5 days. Salary will be PRO RATA.
Main duties for the Part Time Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary
- Document production, including general typing of correspondence
- Dealing with Land Registry applications (applications for registration on occasion and/or Land Registry searches) via the Land Registry portal
- Ordering documents via the Land Registry portal
- Carrying out searches on behalf of fee earners via an external portal
- Producing and submitting SDLT returns
- Managing data rooms comprising of a large amount of data
- Producing engrossment documents (both hard copy and PDF)
- Managing large PDF documents and putting together electronic engrossments using PDF software. Scanning documents
- Administering DocuSign on behalf of clients on occasion
- Assisting with completions
- Opening and closing files
- Preparing bills
- Assisting with general clerical duties when requested – this may occasionally involve answering calls to cover reception when reception unavailable
Person specification for the Part Time Property / Conveyancing Legal Secretary
- Experienced Property/Conveyancing Secretary
- Experience of working with property development or commercial development preferred but not essential
- Ability to prioritise work and multitask
- Excellent ICT skills including Microsoft Office package
Our client offers a friendly working environment and competitive local salary for this secretarial role in their conveyancing team. This is an office-based part time role with flexibility over working days. Parking available. Lovely location.