Job Title: Agricultural Property Secretary
Location: Towcester
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Permanent Full-Time 09:0017:00 MondayFriday Fully Onsite
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm for an Agricultural Property Secretary to join their Towcester office.
This is a key role within the Agricultural Property team supporting senior fee earners across a busy and varied caseload including sales purchases transfers and post-completion matters. The position would suit an organised and proactive legal secretary who can work accurately in a fast-paced environment and provide a high level of client care.
To be considered for the role it is crucial that the candidate has at least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a senior secretarial or paralegal capacity with the property department in a busy Law Firm.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing correspondence and legal documents via audio typing and word processing
Opening closing storing and retrieving files in line with firm procedures
Daily file management and administration
Preparing post and ensuring correct enclosures are attached
Setting reminders chasing searches and maintaining key dates
Liaising with clients solicitors lenders and third parties
Supporting transactions from exchange through to completion and post-completion
Assisting fee earners with sales purchases remortgages and transfers of equity
Handling incoming calls professionally and taking detailed messages
Preparing completion statements assisting with accounts queries and billing
General administrative duties and document formatting
The Ideal Candidate
Previous Residential Commercial or Agricultural Property experience within a law firm
Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Reliable with strong timekeeping
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Experience supporting multiple fee earners
Ability to manage matters from exchange to completion
Benefits
23 days annual leave
Life insurance
Health Shield cash plan
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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