Legal Assistant

Our well established client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant t o support their Commercial property department, based at their Ewell office.
You will be required to:
Prepare quotes, correspondence, memoranda, emails, attendance notes, documents, faxes and forms using our Case Management System and appropriate MS Office applications in accordance with procedures as set out in the Office Manual including preparing and processing post exchange and completion work.
Proof-read documents to ensure accuracy.
Scan and save documents to electronic folders or to email.
Undertake photocopying.
Prepare documents for timely despatch by email, DX and Royal Mail.
Draft routine documents
Order searches and land registry entries and making land registry applications
Administration
Ensure that Client/Matter information is accurate and up-to-date on Accounting/Case Management system
Ensure files and documents are saved on computer correctly in order to be easily retrieved by secretaries and fee earner
Carry out filing as requested ensuring correspondence and documents are filed in correct folder and in date order
Assist department with administration involved in opening, closing and monitoring files as required
Liaise with fee earners to make appointments for clients
Receive telephone calls from clients and colleagues, respond to client where appropriate and take accurate messages and pass to appropriate fee earner.
Undertake routine tasks, referring to fee earner where appropriate.
Carry out audio typing where required
General
Treat clients and colleagues with respect and tact bearing in mind individual needs and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Assist other departments in the firm with typing and administrative work according to demands of workload throughout the firm.
Comply with the firms policies and procedures as set out in the office manual.
TO apply please send your CV as directed