Legal Secretary/Paralegal required - long-established UK firm!

One of the most likeable Law firms in town….

…. presented you with an amazing opportunity to work as a Legal PA/Paralegal. Ideal for a recent Law graduate who is now looking to gain tangible experience within a Law firm.

A highly ranked UK Law firm approached me with a unique role - they're looking for a Legal PA/Paralegal with Property experience…! The role is to support the Property Partners and fee earners across a wide range of activities involving an increasing level of chargeable fee earning support…!!

This Legal PA/Paralegal is the epitome of a hybrid role but there's a slight difference…if you have aspirations to be a Solicitor, they will let you apply for a training contract in the future. Now, of course they won't want someone to go in demanding a training contract from the start, but it's a step in the right direction.

Property experience would be highly desirable. As would the ability to do digital dictation so if you have those then you're off to a good start.

You will work closely with a Property Partner in this role, and it will include the management of and production of files and documentation, both hard and soft copy to ensure the smooth running of Property transactions plus general administrative support and assistance with document review, data rooms and other projects. As you would expect, this Legal PA/Paralegal position offers the opportunity to take high levels of responsibility and will include direct client contact for an ambitious candidate keen to develop their legal and administrative skills.

Salary up to £25,000. If you're on more currently then think of it as a short-term sacrifice for achieving your long-term goal…

For a comprehensive breakdown of the duties (although not exhaustive) please see below:

*Preparation of legal documents as required
*Preparation of documents and reports
*Opening new client files, including completing conflict searches, preparing AML documentation and obtaining relevant documents from clients and preparation of client engagement letters.
*Preparation of client engagement letters; collating all relevant information required and maintaining client files
*Carrying out online searches
*Obtaining OCE's through Land Registry
*Dealing with Land Registry Online Portal - registrations, applications and searches
*Post completion administration and preparation for file closure
*Taking responsibility for post completing work and closing files
*Regularly and accurately maintain and update correspondence and filing

*Managing diaries, ensuring they are up to date and reminding fee earners of meetings
*Arranging meetings, booking conference rooms, refreshments
*Organising travel arrangements, booking and confirmation of reservations and dealing with related invoices
*Arranging for or, where not appropriate, conducting photocopying, printing, organizing couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc

*Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate
*Manage fee earner emails and voicemails when out of the office
*Monitoring post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate
*Managing production of documents, coordinating changes and ensuring consistency including formatting, numbering, cross-referencing etc
*Managing audio typing, drafting correspondence, producing documents, letters, emails and memos
*Undertaking research on clients or potential clients, including putting together briefing packs when required
*Maintaining up-to-date contact details in Interaction for all Lawyers' contacts
*Assisting fee earners in the billing and credit control process
*Requesting cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received as appropriate
*Working with the legal PA's in the department with a view to providing holidays, illness and other necessary cover to agreed standards.
*Offering assistance to others in the department as required.

Please contact me for further details!

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