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Our client has a permanent vacancy for an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join their Agricultural Property team. This is a very important role within the Firm as a whole. To be considered for the role, it is crucial that you have 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. Role: Preparation of correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing File management i.e. daily filing on clients matters File opening, closure, storage and retrieval from archive in accordance with the Firm s procedures Preparation of mails and enclosures for dispatch, taking utmost care to attach the appropriate enclosures to the right correspondence Setting reminders for key dates, chasing search results and other such reminders to promote excellent client care and ensure smooth running of files. Liaise with clients (both face to face and on the telephone), other solicitors, lenders and other parties as instructed by the Director. Manage matters from exchange to completion and post completion formalities. Assisting the Head of Department and other Fee Earners within the Team on purchase, sale, re-mortgage and transfer of equity matters. Answering incoming calls in a professional manner and directing them to the relevant people, taking detailed and useful messages Undertaking general administrative duties Assisting with completion statements, accounts queries, postings and billing Preparing, editing and formatting documents Some legal research for and on behalf of the HoD. Other such tasks as necessary and required by the HoD. Requirements: Relevant Residential, Commercial and/or Agricultural Property experience. Excellent organisational skills, and ability to multitask. Impeccable time keeping and reliability. Impressive communication skills: verbal and written. Attention to detail, accuracy, and high-quality work. Ability to hit the ground running. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Team must be a team player. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

Conveyancing Legal Secretary Coventry City Centre with free city centre parking Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, commensurate with experience About the firm: Our client is a highly successful Lexcel and CQS accredited law firm who are listed on the Legal 500. Having almost doubled their workforce in the past 12 months, they are continuing to grow and thrive, so there couldn t be a more exciting time to join. This a modern, forward thinking firm who offer a high degree of support in the workplace, and a paperless working environment. Social events and friendships are hugely important to them. They host quarterly social events to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. To encourage people from different departments to get to know one another in a more social setting, they also provide a free lunch for all staff on a regular basis, with an extended lunch break. and every year all staff are invited to a Christmas party night out, fully paid for by the firm with food, entertainment and hotel accommodation provided. A great night out as a big thank you for everyone s hard work throughout the year. What you ll be doing: Provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing team Managing and maintaining files in respect of property transactions Dealing with clients by telephone and email, updating them on the progress of their property transaction, and obtaining relevant documentation and signatures Liaising with third party professionals including estate agents, solicitors and mortgage brokers, Diary management Filling, scanning, printing of documents/letters Updating and maintaining electronic case files, logging relevant information on to a legal case management system Who we re looking for: Suitable candidates will have: Extensive conveyancing secretarial/PA experience A sound understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish Experience of using a legal case management system Experience of working for an SRA-regulated law firm Good longevity of employment in previous roles Please note, this is a career secretary role and will not be suited to a paralegal, wishing to quality What s on offer: Ongoing training and development A friendly, supportive working environment A programme of social events throughout the year Company pension scheme 32 days annual leave, comprising 20 days paid leave to take when you want 8 UK bank holidays Your birthday off Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown period (usually 3 days) Parking permit provided for city centre car park Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Candidates must live within an easily commutable distance of Coventry city centre. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.