Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Our client is a well-established law firm based in Woking and they are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their extremely busy property department on a part-time basis (3 days a week). This is a temporary contract and expected to last 3 to 6 months with the possibility of turning permanent.

Your key duties will be:

* Open new files

* Conduct the online conveyancing searches, process when received

* Act as point of contact in solicitors’ absence as required

* Liaise with third parties to request or give information as needed

* Contact clients to provide updates or feedback on their queries

* Update file notes and ensure all parties are kept up to date in the process

* Manage emails and draft replies or correspondence, when required

* Scan and convert all hardcopy documentation including daily post, save to case and alert the solicitor as appropriate

* Support the completions and billing process, answering simple client queries

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

* The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and therefore previous experience of working within a residential conveyancing team is essential

* Knowledge of P4W case management system, or similar, would be advantageous.

* The position would suit a candidate with a resilient and pro-active outlook.

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