Our client is well established and are looking for a Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Residential Property team. This role is based in their Eastbourne branch or their Tunbridge Wells branch and is initially a 3-month fixed contract.

Main Duties

• General administrative tasks.
• Prepare and submit quotes to clients.
• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents.
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression.
• Scanning, copying and dealing with post.
• Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations.
• Carry out searches online.
• Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans.
• Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications.
• Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners.

Qualification’s Skills and Experience

• Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant (ideal not essential – training can be given).
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office (ideal not essential).
• Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook).
• Working knowledge of case management software (ideal not essential).
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of the conveyancing process (ideal not essential).

Benefits

• Attractive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Working Hours

• 9am to 5.15pm.
• Monday to Friday.
• Part-time option available.

We will try to respond to reply to all applications. If, however you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited.