Legal Secretary

A highly recommended and reputable firm of Solicitors based in Eastbourne that specialises in various areas of law including conveyancing, family, matrimonial matters and litigation is looking for a Legal Secretary who ideally has previous experience in supporting a Conveyancer.

• Responding to clients on the telephone, in person and by email.
• Dealing with initial enquiries on sale and purchase files.
• Obtaining all required documentation from clients, the other side and liaising with third‑party providers such as HMLR, search providers and lenders.
• Drafting sales contracts and re‑mortgage documentation as required.
• Assisting with financial duties (e.g. inputting time recorded, preparing bills, checking levels of work on progress and completion statements).
• Undertaking the word processing of documents and utilising the Proclaim Case Management system in the creation and management of clients’ files.
• Photocopying, faxing and document binding when required.
• Covering the reception desk when busy.

• Previous experience in the legal sector.
• Experience as a Conveyancing Secretary is desirable.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to undertake any specific training or courses when required by the firm.

This is a permanent role, Monday‑Friday, 09:00‑17:00. To apply for this role as Legal Secretary, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.