Legal Secretary with 15 years experience working in residential conveyancing. Good computer and audio typing skills as well as administrative support in legal environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal Secretary
Cunningtons LLP
Brighton, East Sussex
2024.03 - 2025.01
Facilitated smooth running of legal procedures by scheduling appointments and deadlines.
Alleviated lawyer workload by efficiently managing client queries and concerns.
Implemented an effective document control system to enhance access to essential files.
Provided comprehensive administrative support to a team of solicitors, resulting in increased efficiency.
Typing letters, emails, contracts and carrying out searches.
Legal Secretary (Fixed Term Contract)
Dean Wilson Solicitors
Brighton, East Sussex
2021.09 - 2022.09
Assisted solicitor in the residential and commercial property department who worked remotely during Covid by opening files and carrying out anti-money laundering searches on clients.
Drafted legal documents such as contracts and transfers. Also typed up letters and emails.
Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.
Facilitated smooth running of legal procedures by scheduling appointments and deadlines.
Legal Secretary
Adams and Remers Solicitors
Lewes, East Sussex
2020.09 - 2021.09
Assisted associate solicitor in residential conveyancing in day to day running of files.
Accurately transcribed legal dictations, maximising accuracy in documentation processes.
Typed up letters, emails, draft document such as contracts and transfers.
Implemented an effective document control system to enhance access to essential files.
Maintained a well-organised office environment which improved staff productivity.
Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.
Education
CITB Test - Health, Safety Environment Test for Operatives
Construction Industry Training Board
England
2025.01 - 2025.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Music
Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2008.09 - 2011.07
Hailsham Community College
United Kingdom
1991.09 - 1996.07
Skills
Residential conveyancing
Audio copy typing
Client database management
Drafting legal documents
Reporting and documentation
Document filing
Timeline
CITB Test - Health, Safety Environment Test for Operatives