Legal Secretary - Residential/Commercial Property
London, NW1
£30,000 - £35,000
A growing commercial law firm with offices in central London and offering a diverse range of legal services to businesses and management teams are now seeking a Legal Secretary to join the property department.
As a Legal Secretary in the team, you will work directly with Partners and Legal team across commercial and residential property, property litigation, and construction. The team has 4 partners and 11 legal specialists. This role requires a strong commitment to providing top-tier administrative assistance. Not ideal for those exploring training contract options soon.
The work is varied and includes:
- Typing documents from audio dictations and other amended documents.
- Sorting and scanning post to relevant team members
- Reviewing files whilst conforming, dating, formatting, redacting, and populating documents
- File opening - KYC, KYC checklists, Lawman file set up, engagement letters, and matter acknowledgment letters
- Drafting ancillary documents and formatting and comparing letters
- Liaising with DocuSign Account management & signing matrixes and monitoring and filing emails
- Companies House filings /general cover letters
- Conducting searches and Land Registry applications via digital portals
You will be:
- An outgoing, enthusiastic, and confident manner
- 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services
- A diligent work ethic and the ability to work to strict deadlines
- Excellent communication and numercial skills
- Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and an ability to pick up new systems quickly
What they offer you:
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Flexible working
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton for a confidential discussion.
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We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.