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We're looking for a Legal Secretary to join our Residential Property department at our offices in Richmond. Situated close to Richmond station, our offices are conveniently located within walking distance of the main shops and restaurants. In this role, you'll be an integral part of our highly experienced specialist conveyancing team, who provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance throughout the property buying and selling process to ensure a seamless and successful transaction.

More about us: Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow recently launched its refreshed brand and firmly positioned itself as a leading regional law firm. We are featured in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

We strive to develop long-term working relationships with our clients by ensuring that we deliver our services with empathy, expertise, and a “Human-First” approach. We are now 450 people, including 272 lawyers and 72 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London.

Day to day:

Our team of experienced Lawyers specialise in residential conveyancing are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. The team at Moore Barlow takes pride in approaching property transactions with this understanding, striving to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Our Legal Secretaries are essential members of our team, responsible for managing their own tasks while also providing support to colleagues on more intricate issues. Your daily responsibilities will encompass a blend of secretarial and administrative duties, including:

* Managing incoming email and post.

* Assisting with dictation.

* Opening and closing files.

* Drafting contracts and transfer documents.

* Preparing completion statements and Land Registry applications and assisting with Land Registry requisitions.

* Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.

* Engaging with clients and estate agents on a daily basis.

About you:

We are seeking an individual with great communication skills and strong attention to detail. You will have previous Conveyancing experience.

We are a friendly team and look for people who enjoy working with others. You'll have good Microsoft Outlook and Word skills, and enjoy client communication (by both phone and email).

If you have this experience and are seeking to join a growing, fun and professional law firm - we'd strongly encourage you to apply