We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Residential Property Team, to work in the firm’s Exeter Office based on Pynes Hill.
Wollens is a dynamic and successful Devon-based firm. It has shown exceptional growth over the past few years and is now one of the largest practices in the Devon and Somerset area. It has ambitious plans for the future, and this opportunity is perfect for a bright and committed individual to make a mark in a vibrant firm and department.
You would be working as part of our Residential Property team. The role is to provide administrative support to our Property Team and the role would involve opening and scanning post, preparation of communication to clients by either letter or email, processing legal documents and general administrative support.
Our Legal Secretaries play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to deliver great service to our clients.
It is therefore essential that you possess excellent technical skills, are professional in your approach to work, adaptable and determined to support your team to succeed.
Previous experience would be preferred with the successful applicant ideally having recent property experience and excellent I.T. skills, ideally working with digital dictation/audio typing and case management systems.
However previous experience, is not essential as full training will be provided. But, we expect applicants to be able to demonstrate that they can:
- display excellent customer service and be confident speaking with clients and contacts on the telephone
- display empathy
- type at a reasonable speed (40-50 word per minute) with accuracy both independently and using audio-dictation
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
- be thorough and pay attention to detail
- work well with others
- be patient and remain calm in stressful situations
- use initiative but also take direction and work to deadlines
In return you will be joining a friendly, down to earth, and professional firm. We will offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits and terms of employment.
The role is full-time. Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
