Job description
My client is one of the largest privately owned property companies in the country. Working from their Alderley Edge head office, they are currently looking to make an addition to their team, in the form of a Legal Administrator
The Role
- Word processing / typing and collating correspondence and other documents from audio / digital dictation, amending and formatting documents quickly and accurately
- Day to day typing of letters, emails, memoranda, file notes, etc.
- Taking messages accurately and passing to appropriate person(s)
- Receiving and sorting incoming mail where required
- Scheduling files for archiving and retrieval of files from storage
- Working as part of a team to ensure that effective secretarial cover is maintained
- Property searches
- Land Registry Applications
- Other ad hoc administrative duties as and when required
The Person
- Previous legal secretarial experience would be ideal but is not essential.
- An eye for detail
- Enjoy working in a busy environment
- Excellent / fast and accurate typing skills (65+wpm)
- A spirit of co-operation and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential including the ability to relate to people at all levels
- Ability to use initiative and to work well under pressure / to deadlines
- Professional telephone manner and the ability to take messages effectively and efficiently
- Ability to multi-task
- Commitment to the success of the business
- Personable, but professional
Salary and Benefits
Generous base salary of £25,000 plus fantastic company benefits including ongoing development and support, free onsite parking, ample holiday allowance, Christmas shut down, generous company pension, and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you will be valued from day one; the staff turnover within the company is extremely low and many who work within the business have worked there for over a decade. Due to the company location, having access to your own transport is essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person