A well established law firm is looking for maternity cover, ideally Wednesday to Friday working 8.30-5pm. This is to join the conveyancing department and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
Car parking can potentially be provided and holidays are 24 days (pro rata for PT) plus bank holidays.
The right candidate for this role will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. You will have great time management skills as well as a strong sense of personal organisation. You will also have excellent multitasking capabilities, being able to jump flexibly from task to task when prioritisation is required. Prior experience as a Legal Assistant is also helpful as is experience of working in conveyancing.
Duties for the Legal Assistant include:-
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File opening and client onboarding, including following anti-money laundering legislation and policies
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Liaising with clients and other third parties, when necessary, in the office and by telephone and email
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Filing of correspondence and other documents.
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Photocopying and scanning as required.
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Drafting and preparation of bills and completion statements
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Ordering searches
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Processing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
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To provide support to other departmental staff and when required.
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