12 month FTC Real Estate Legal Secretary at US Law Firm, to £45,000

US law firm is looking to hire a new legal secretary to provide support to the London office’s Real Estate department on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.  Although the role will be predominantly PA work where you will be the second pair of eyes and ears for your Partner and team, responsibilities will include carrying out searches including Companies House, assisting with marketing activities, updating and adding client contacts, maintaining and organising electronic diaries, answering and screening incoming calls, responding to all callers in an efficient, timely and professional manner, maintaining an efficient filing system, keeping files up-to-date and archiving as appropriate, processing expense claims and invoice payments, managing travel arrangements and completing all general admin tasks in a timely manner.  Applicants should be proficient with Land Registry searches, have experience of using Laserforms and have the ability to create and amend documents at speed.  Candidates need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact positively at all levels and be a strong team player.  Standard hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm.