Legal Secretary - Property

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• £24,505 per annum, depending on experience.
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• Annual salary reviews.
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• Full-time position, with part-time or job share applications also considered.
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• Supportive and friendly working environment.
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• Opportunity to join a respected and long-established law firm with an established Property team.
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• Monday to Friday
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• 9:00am 5:15pm
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• One-hour lunch break (1:00pm 2:00pm)
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Nantwich. Supporting the firm's Commercial and Residential Property Department, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Fee Earners while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

This role is ideal for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary with a strong background in property law who thrives in a busy, client-focused environment.

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• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to Fee Earners within the Commercial and Residential Property Department.
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• Produce accurate legal documents and correspondence using digital dictation.
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• Manage files using case management software (experience with Smokeball is advantageous but not essential).
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• Prepare legal documentation, correspondence, and reports.
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• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, HM Land Registry, lenders, and other solicitors.
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• Handle incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries.
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• Carry out filing, scanning, photocopying, and other administrative duties.
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• Assist with diary management, appointments, and document preparation.
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• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
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• Occasional reception cover
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The successful candidate will have:

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• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Residential and/or Commercial Property.
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• Excellent audio typing and digital dictation skills.
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• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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• High attention to detail and a professional, client-focused approach.
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• Good typing speed and accuracy (RSA/Pitman qualifications or equivalent experience are advantageous).
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