About This Role
Providing secretarial and administrative support across both commercial and residential property matters is the core of this role, joining a busy and supportive Property team. This opportunity suits an experienced legal secretary looking for a professional working environment, long-term career prospects, and a varied workload within a well-established law firm.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Property team
- Prepare, format, and process legal documentation and correspondence
- Open, maintain, and close client files
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, and third parties
- Manage telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently
- Assist fee earners with residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, and remortgages
- Request and monitor searches, property information, and supporting documentation
- Assist with exchange and completion matters
- Maintain accurate records and update case management systems
- Monitor key dates, deadlines, and outstanding matters
- Support post-completion administration where required
- Provide timely updates to clients and ensure a high standard of service
- Assist with general administrative duties across the department
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Property department
- Strong understanding of residential and commercial property transactions
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Professional and personable approach to client service
- Good IT and case management system skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a busy team
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Supportive and professional working environment
About the Company
Search is a recruiter that welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants.