Property Legal Secretary

York – £25,000 - £27,000

Property Legal Secretary
York
£27k
 
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property Legal Secretary to join a leading multi-service law firm based in York city centre.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the firm's busy Residential Property team, working closely with solicitors, clients and third parties to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and professionally.
 
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to the Residential Property team.
• Producing and formatting correspondence and legal documents to a high standard.
• Audio and copy typing.
• Dealing with initial property-related enquiries and directing queries appropriately.
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Assisting with the smooth progression of residential property matters.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating files and systems.
• Handling incoming calls and correspondence.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider property team as required.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication and administration skills. Previous experience working as a legal secretary is essential, and if you have worked within residential property/conveyancing, that would be advantageous.
 
You will be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with clients and professional contacts.
• Able to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• A strong typist with good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Professional, approachable and committed to providing excellent client service.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary up to £27,000, depending on experience
• Excellent central York location
• Opportunity to join a well-established, leading multi-service law firm
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Excellent opportunity for career development within a busy Residential Property team

If you are an experienced legal secretary looking for your next opportunity within a reputable law firm, we would love to hear from you.