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A leading Law firm based in Basingstoke is recruiting for a part time ( ideally 25 hours - over 5 days ) Legal secretary to work within their Commercial Real Estate Team, daily duties will involve -

• Undertaking file openings (including obtaining client ID) and file closures for all matters.

• Maintaining the record of new matters and monthly fee earning record and ensuring these are kept up to date.

• Arranging fee earner meetings liaising internally with colleagues as required.

• Liaising with clients, both on the telephone and face to face including ensuring all client ID and compliance documents are up to date.

• Checking the Land Registry portal for requisitions.

• Supporting fee earners with completing of SDLT applications.

• Chasing for SDLT money and forms and keeping on top of deadlines/documents/answers to requisitions and client queries.

• Post completion requirements.

• Dictations

• Scanning in and sending out client documents

• Dealing with daily post for the fee earners in the team.

• Typing letters and formatting using tracked changes

• Document binding.

• Downloading title documents and sending these out to clients

• Utilising DocuSign and supporting clients to sign and return documentation.

• Financial administration for the team including issuing invoices, liaising with Accounts to pay out funds, credit notes, completion statements and dealing with setting up payment receipts for funds in and out.

• Supporting fee earners with client queries relating to property searches.

• Any other duties reasonably directed by the Head of Department or Directors

Full training will be given, the ideal candidate will have a passion for the Legal sector and excellent administrative skills, this role includes good benefits and career development - please apply today