Legal Secretary
Huddersfield
£24,000 – 28,000

My client an award winning Law Firm are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property Team, based in Huddersfield.


Main Duties:

The prime role of a secretary is to adhere to agreed practice and procedures in relation to compliance and quality standards and provide cost effective support to the Fee Earners in the team and the work of the department.


· 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.



Skills Required:

· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Commitment to the ethos, values and strategy of the firm
· Keyboard skills essential
· Basic knowledge of legal letters
· Assimilation information from files and clients
· Extremely organised. Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload
· Work harmoniously within a target-driven team


Benefits

· Competitive salary
· Work life balance
· Hybrid working available.
· 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service.
· An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
· 2 x ½ days off for Life Admin Days
· Health Scheme
· 2 x Non -Contractual Bonuses per year
· Pension
· Christmas party get togethers.



If you are an experienced Legal Secretary interested in this role, please apply asap!