Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Marlborough, England, UK at TRAK Employment Solutions Limited
Location: Marlborough
Job Title:
Legal Secretary
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Location:
Marlborough
Job Type: Full-time
The
purpose
of this firm and Legal Secretary role is to provide excellent client service and exceed expectations by being
dynamic
, inspiring, and proactive; client service is at the heart of everything this client does. They have a fantastic group of people who work hard, are dedicated, and demonstrate great commitment. As a Legal Secretary, in return for aiming towards these standards, this firm will help you to improve and
support you
in being the best way possible.
Legal Secretary Role and Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To work within the Commercial department providing a high standard of administrative support and services
Typical Legal Secretary
Activities:
Responsibilities:
* Providing administrative support to a high standard
* Dealing with client’s matters where appropriate working alongside the lawyer to manage expectations and deliver a high level of service.
* Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents when required
* Preparing files for billing
* Screening incoming calls
* Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages
* Provision of a professional, efficient & friendly service to clients with the ability to recognise when clients may be going through a difficult process.
* Commitment to the LEXCEL & Investors in People standards, the requirements of the Law Society and to understand them.
* Being familiar with the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules which affect the receipt and payment into the bank of cheques and the accounting of client’s monies.
Support with:
* Liaison with clients and other parties to update and ensure awareness of transaction process at the appropriate times.
* Postal duties as required
* To support with reception cover as required
LEGAL SECRETARY ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
* Experience of undertaking commercial property and development Legal Secretary work or Conveyancing work, or a keen interest and willingness to learn about Commercial work.
* To have the ability to remain calm, polite, and focused when dealing with different situations
* To have excellent
communication skills
both verbal and written
* The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all employees
* Sound general administrative experience
* Great
attention to detail
* To enjoy a varied workload and working at pace
* To be able to produce a high standard of work when under pressure
* The ability to make sound decisions taking ownership when required
* To present in a professional manner
* to demonstrate
flexibility
in approach
Desirable:
* Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate/Diploma
* Experience of Investors in People and LEXCEL accreditation
* The ideal candidate would have experience in submitting Stamp Duty and Land Registry applications and of using the Land Registry portal.
Qualifications:
No specific qualifications required.
Additional Notes:
This Job description is not intended to cover all aspects of the role. You may be required to complete other tasks that are in keeping with the general nature of the position
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: TRAK Employment Solutions Limited
Location: Marlborough, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
