Legal Secretary (Property Litigation)

Our client based in Havering are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary / Team Assistant to join their property litigation team on a permanent basis. To be considered for this role, you would need to be a competent and confident Property Litigation / Conveyancing Legal Secretary with excellent communication skills, a typing speed of 60wpm+ and experience of digital dictation and managing busy diaries. If this sounds like you, then please read on…. As Legal Secretary / Team Assistant you will be responsible for: - * Carrying out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks. * A range of administrative duties including data entry, completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more. * Liaising with other areas of the business such as the accounts and marketing teams. * Providing Audio typing (Bighand) and copy typing as required. * Liaising with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers. * Attending to clients, delivering documentation as and when required. * Providing reception cover when needed. * Dealing with new business enquiries, following up on enquiries and providing accurate record keeping. What you will need: - * Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, Bighand, Oyez. * To be self-motivated with a “can do” flexible approach. * The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. * A proactive approach and able to take ownership of issues and offer solutions. * Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). * To be a strong team player who can work on own initiative. * Knowledge of P4W (Partners for Windows) would be a distinct advantage. What is in it for you: - Our client is offering a salary of up to £30,000pa alongside a wealth of great company benefits which includes parking, private health insurance, 25 days holiday and lots more! The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm, however our client is also open to considering part-time candidates. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would very much like to hear from you