Property Secretary Vacancy April 2016

1. Legal Secretary – Property Team
Permanent - Full time
Location: Huddersfield
Ridley & Hall are an award-winning firm of solicitors, based in Yorkshire, with a
national profile. Passionate about making a difference to peoples’ lives by being
innovative and forward thinking. Caring about helping their clients to solve their legal
problems. Avoiding complicated legal jargon and are clear about the cost involved of
any advice that is given.
The Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced property secretary in our busy
and expanding commercial and residential property department where you will
support a senior solicitor
Your responsibilities will include:
• Digital dictation
• Using the case management system – Solcase
• Document management and creation
• Handling client telephone calls, enquiries and requests as appropriate
• Dealing with incoming emails and post and often corresponding as appropriate
The Person
• Experience of working in property
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Methodical and able to prioritise own workload
• Ability to be discrete and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Strong IT including good typing skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible with a can do attitude
• Experience of working with Solcase would be an advantage
There is a competitive remuneration package available for the right candidate