Legal Secretary

A highly recommended and reputable firm of Solicitors based in Eastbourne that specialises in various areas of law to include conveyancing, family and matrimonial matters and litigation is looking for a Legal Secretary who ideally have previous experience in supporting a Conveyancer. As Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to clients on the telephone, in person and by email.
• Dealing with initial enquiries on sale and purchase files.
• Obtaining all required documentation from clients, the other side and liaising with third party providers such as HMLR, search providers and lenders.
• Drafting sales contracts and re-mortgage documentation as required.
• Assisting with financial duties (e.g. inputting time recorded, preparing bills, checking levels of work on progress and completion statements)
• Undertaking the word processing of documents and utilising the Proclaim Case Management system in the creation and management of clients' files.
• Photocopying, faxing and document binding when required.
• Covering the reception desk when busy.

We're looking for a Legal Secretary with:

• Previous experience in the Legal sector.
• Good IT skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to undertake any specific training or courses when required by the firm.

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