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Are you an experienced Legal Secretary who thrives in a busy and varied role? If so, we could have the perfect role to enhance your career!
  
We have a new opportunity for a permanent Legal Secretary (Bespoke Residential Property) to join our client’s Team, based in Stockton with an attractive salary and benefits package on offer, working part-time or full-time.
  
Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, including opening files on Proclaim
Conduct Solicitors Regulation Authority checks and client ID/money laundering checks
Correspond with clients and law firms via email, letter, telephone, and face-to-face
Order property searches and produce/amend legal documents
Apply to the Land Registry for registration post-completion
Schedule and forward completed documents to clients
Close and archive files, update systems, and handle outstanding balances
Address requisitions from HM Land Registry
Pursue initial client documentation and update cases using LMS and Lender Exchange systems
Prepare bills, completion statements, and liaise with Accounts for completions
Manage abatement and re-issuance of bills Key Requirements:

Strong administrative skills
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and hard-working
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Quick learner with a proactive, "can-do" attitude If this Legal Secretary role is of interest, please submit your CV