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Legal Secretary Commercial Property

Warning: This vacancy expired on 14th Jul 2008.

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Douglas Scott Ltd

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Salary band £20k - £30k
Salary details Good Package
Location Manchester
Job type Permanent
Company Douglas Scott Ltd
Contact Suzanne Nolan
Specialist Areas Commercial Property/Real Estate
Posted 7th Jul 2008
Expires 14th Jul 2008

Job Description

Legal Secretary Commercial Property Manchester - £22k

Our client's Property Department deals with a whole host of property matters including Acquisitions & Disposal, Landlord & Tenant, Investment & Development, Environmental Law, Planning, Compulsory Purchase, Property Litigation, Secured Lending, Construction Law and Property Tax. There is a large amount of both audio and copy typing together with amending large documents and often working to tight deadlines. The department is team based.

The role is to provide secretarial support to your designated lawyers and, where necessary, providing additional support to other team members. Tasks will include diary management, maintaining all appropriate filing systems, organising UK and overseas travel and accommodation, arranging couriers, producing PowerPoint presentations, preparing tenders, audio and copy typing of correspondence and production of large documents, dealing with engrossments of documents such as leases and counterparts, searches and plans, electronic searches online. Ensuring that all office procedures are adhered to and ensuring monthly billing is carried out in accordance with the firm's billing procedures and requirements, account enquiries, using a database and preparation of deeds schedules.

Candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Deltaview, Laserforms and E-mail, at least 65 wpm typing speed audio, experience with document production specifically long document work and automatic numbering, a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy, maintaining efficiency with a calm and methodical approach to work and must be able to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, be reliable and hardworking, remain calm when working under pressure and will work well within a team. Property is a very busy department and team work is essential in this role.

A fantastic opportunity to join the is global legal firm with excellent career opportunities.

Douglas Scott is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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