Legal Secretary

Are you an experienced legal secretary with a passion for conveyancing and litigation & looking for a hands role that combines both practices?

people2people is working on a rare opportunity for a legal secretary to join the conveyancing & litigation practice group of a national firm in their Newcastle office.

**THE FIRM**

This national firm have an excellent reputation both professionally and in their appreciation for their employees. Not only do they boast multi national clientele but a hybrid working policy that recognises the importance of work life balance.

**THE ROLE**

With an immediate start, you will provide integral administration & matter management support to the conveyancing department and a team of four fee -earners in the growing property litigation team.
Your previous conveyancing experience and technical know how will see you excel in this position and allow you to have a hands on approach to managing settlements end to end whilst also preparing court documents and briefs for the litigation practice.

**Your key duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Opening & Closing matters
- Liaising with clients and drafting correspondence
- Preparing briefs & documents for court
- Travel management
- Managing settlements through PEXA end to end
- Preparing Settlement figures
- Completing Property Searches
- Monthly Billing

**ABOUT YOU**

You are passionate about the conveyancing & property sector with a strong understanding of litigation processes and the technical know - how to support a high preforming team who celebrate each others strengths & achievements.
- Full time availability for 12 months, 5 days a week
- Strong communcation skills, both verbal and written
- At least 2 years experience within conveyancing
- Intermediate + skill level of PEXA
- Previous experience and use of Aderant software
- A positive, team player attitude who is resilient to challenges in a busy working environment

**Please note this is a full time position that cannot be completed remotely. Previous expeirence in the sector is essential.**

If you are a high preforming legal secretary & looking looking for an environment that not only challenges your passion and skill but supports your work/life balance then this could be your next role