Legal Secretary-Commercial or Residential

Residential/Commercial Property Legal Secretary Newcastle Upon Tyne

Opportunity to join a leading Newcaste based Law Firm in a support role as a Residential/Commercial Property Legal Secretary in supporting the Fee Earner.

The Main Responsibilities:-

• Audio typing using digital dictation
• Diary management , booking rooms and arranging meetings
• Using case management system
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, Estate agents and mortgage lenders
• Providing quotations , sending out client care letters
• Deal with client queries, and take instruction from clients
• Amend and reformat documents
• Apply for searches using on line services including land registry
• Using HRMC website to complete stamp duty land tax forms
• Deal with post completion matters
• Maintain client files, opening and closing of files
• Maintain the filing system
• Assist fee earners in the maintenance of client accounts
• Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required

Experience working in a busy residential conveyancing department will be essential for the role. 

The Firm are looking for an experienced secretary for a busy department who will be able to hit the ground running.