AJ Chambers are working with a Southampton based law firm looking for a Commercial Property Secretary.Supporting 1 Partner and 2 consultants:
Good written and spoken English; polite professional telephone skills;
Good working knowledge of word
Specialist property legal experience
Excellent organisational skills
Team player
Well organised
Able to work effectively under pressure / meet tight deadlines
Professional and confident approach
Good communicator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB
Types, corrects and amends a variety of legal correspondence and documentation.
General administration duties including, keeping case/client files up to date; creating new files; referencing; general filing. Ensuring familiarity with lawyer’s clients & cases.
Professionally answering internal and external telephone calls and efficient message taking.
Keeps own and lawyers diaries up to date. Book meeting rooms as necessary.
In solicitors absence checks post/voicemail and email ensuring urgent matters are dealt with.
Prepare client bills for lawyer review and approval.
Is familiar with and adheres to firm’s policies and procedures.
Undertaking online and paper searches.
Amending leases, contracts and reports.
Collating documentation ready to send out to client.
Land Registry applications, SDLT returns and submitting SDLT returns on line.
Overall knowledge of a whole general commercial property transaction is also important.Contact Danielle Gill for further information.
Expected salary
Location
Hampshire
Job date
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 07:36:29 GMT
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