Secretary​/Administrator

A highly recommended and reputable firm of Solicitors based in Hastings that specialises in various areas of law to include conveyancing, family and matrimonial matters and litigation is seeking a Secretary / Administrator to support the Conveyancer.

• Respond to clients on the telephone, in person and by email.
• Deal with initial enquiries on sale and purchase files.
• Obtain all required documentation from clients, the other side and liaising with third party providers such as HMLR, search providers and lenders.
• Draft sales contracts and re-mortgage documentation as required.
• Assist with financial duties (e.g. inputting time recorded, preparing bills, checking levels of work on progress and completion statements)
• Undertake the word processing of documents and utilising the Proclaim Case Management system in the creation and management of clients files.
• Photocopy, fax and bind documents when required.
• Cover the reception desk when busy.

• Previous Admin experience, ideally within a legal firm but this is not essential.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to undertake any specific training or courses when required by the firm.

You will be working 35 hours per week: 09.00 - 17.00, Monday to Friday.

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