Residential Legal Assistant – Ferndown – up to £27,000 DOE

We are currently seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our client’s expanding office in Wimborne. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a long-established legal practice and provide crucial support to the Commercial & Residential team.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00pm. This is an office based role.

Responsibilities:

• Typing and dictation, audio typing and word processing
• Production of accurate, timely and professionally presented documentation
• Client communication via the telephone, accurately recording messages and providing assistance where possible
• Effective diary management
• All associated administrative tasks
• Ensure efficient upkeep of all databases, records, filing systems, opening and closing of files
• Assist other departments as directed
• Opening and closing of files post-completion
• Upkeep of all databases, records and filing systems

Key Skills:

• Knowledge, Experience and Skills required as a Legal Secretary
• Appropriate competency level of knowledge and experience in legal residential and commercial conveyancing.
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Fast and accurate Audio typing skills (in excess of 60 wpm)
• Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel as required for the role)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility

If you are a Legal Assistant/Secretary in search of a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

For more information on this role, please send your CV to suzanne.sherriff@bondwilliams.co.uk or alternatively you can apply online.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency