Job Overview

Apply now We're recruiting for a Conveyancing Secretary to join a well-established, successful law firm based in Luton! The successful candidate will be supporting Fee Earners in all aspects of their work and responsibilities to ensure they are able to operate at optimum efficiency at all times. Key tasks will include dealing directly with clients and colleagues on the fee earner's behalf, and carrying out administrative requirements. Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative legal firm. They believe firmly in developing their staff and recognising their achievements. Key Responsibilities: To produce documents and correspondence by word processing/audio typing as directedTo attend to clients and others, both on the telephone and in person, dealing with as appropriateTo set up new files accurately and speedilyTo maintain the Fee Earners' client details on the firm's database and updated regularlyTo deal promptly and accurately with all filing and the storage and retrieval of client filesTo manage a Fee Earner's diary, including making appointments, arranging meetings, organising travel etc. as required - ensuring all meetings have appropriate facilities such as a room booked, refreshments etc.To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the department, and where appropriate to provide support to other fee earners and secretarial staffTo make sure files are Lexcel compliant, manage money laundering checks and keep money laundering recordsAssisting with the preparation of billsEnsuring disbursements are claimed and paid Person Specific: Experienced legal secretarySome experience in conveyancing - essentialFast and accurate keyboard skillsExperience with digital dictation / audio typingExcellent written English - grammar and spellingExcellent communicator with a flexible approach to workHighly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workloadUses initiative with the ability to follow instructionsAble to work under with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all timesWell-presented Salary: Undisclosed Hours: 9am-5.30pm + 1hr 15m for lunch Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period), pension contribution, discretionary bonus Please note due to the number of applications we often receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Key Requirements

Audio Typing Conveyancing Grammar Digital Dictation Keyboard Skills