Job Description

About the team
We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.

About the role
To provide an effective and efficient secretarial support service to the lawyers in the Real Estate department, communicating effectively across departments and with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• The produce documentation and letters as directed by fee earners.
• To attend to clients by telephone and in person when required, in a professional, personable, and engaging manner.
• To maintain electronic files and filing systems in an organised and efficient manner as required.
• To assist fee earners with day-to-day administrative matters including but not limited to, opening new files, closing and archiving files, file organisation, billing procedures and making and managing appointments.
• To order and co-ordinate property searches and other property related tasks as required.
• To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.

Your skills and qualifications

• To be well organised, able to show initiative and work well under pressure where necessary.
• To have excellent communication skills and be a real team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.
• A proven record of delivering a high-quality service to both fee earners and clients.
• Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems and general Microsoft packages. Experience of iManage is an advantage but not essential
• To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.

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Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.