Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

I'm supporting a fast paced and friendly Law firm based in Basingstoke who is recruiting for a Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join the team. This role would suit someone passionate about Property and who us looking for a long term role, you might be at the start of your career with a passion for the Legal sector or an experience Legal Secretary.

Offering excellent benefits and competitive salary.

Duties include -

Sharing the responsibility of taking all initial Fee Earner calls from reception and dealing with the same as far as possible

Providing conveyancing quotations, opening paper files, opening ledger accounts with the Accounts Department

Dealing with all client initial documentation received back in to the office and completing all relevant Checklists to comply with all Regulatory requirements to include carrying out ID and Source of Funds checks

Preparing initial standard letters out to various parties ie Solicitors, Estate Agents, Brokers etc

Dealing with H M Land Registry portal to obtain copy title documents and having complete knowledge of the content

Preparing and issuing sale Contracts with knowledge of what to enclose

Obtaining redemption statements where necessary

Possible dealing with enquiries received on a sale - knowing what to deal with yourself and what needs to be sent to the client

Dealing with all purchase transaction completion requirements ie making applications to H M Land Registry within the strict timeframes.

Dealing with all Requisitions received in relation to applications made within the strict timeframes

The person:

Hard working professional who is friendly, approachable and a team player, with the ability to build great relationships with clients and other members of the legal profession and selling agents/lenders etc.

Please apply asap - this opportunity won't be around for long!