Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Whitefield, England, UK at ACS Staffing Solutions
Legal Assistant – Commercial Property
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Location:
Whitefield
Hours:
Full time Monday-Friday and office based
Salary: £23k – £25k DOE
Main
Duties
and Responsibilities
Maintain Fee Earner’s diaries arranging meetings and appointments
Deal with routine client correspondence and queries
Opening and closing files
Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone in a manner in keeping with the firm’s standard of client care
Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database ensuring that all correspondence and file notes are recorded on the system, in accordance with Lexcel’s requirements
Produce client correspondence and enclosures for mailing including client bills
Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation at all times
Maintain client hard copy files including copying, storage and retrieval of information
Request payments and record receipts of client monies
Produce client correspondence via dictated notes
Submitting SDLT forms to HMRC
Submitting applications to register properties with Land Registry
Assisting with drafting Contract Packs, Transfer Forms and other legal documents
Reception Cover as and when needed / advised
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:
Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary
Great
communication skills
and an ability to work well with others
Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
Self-motivated and proactive
Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: ACS Staffing Solutions
Location: Whitefield, England, UK
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary), Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
