Commercial Property Legal Administrator — Flexible Hours

QED Legal; Hartburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

QED Legal is seeking a capable Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join its busy Commercial Property team in Stockton-on-Tees. You will provide essential admin and secretarial support to fee earners handling commercial property transactions.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal secretarial or administration experience, strong audio typing and IT skills, and excellent organisational abilities. Flexible hours (minimum 3 days/week) are offered, with a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary/Administrator/Assistant in a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Professional, client-focused communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude in a busy legal environment.
• Commercial Property/Real Estate or Conveyancing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Commercial Property department.
• Audio typing correspondence, reports, attendance notes, and legal documents.
• Assist with preparation of commercial property documents (leases, contracts, completion paperwork).
• Support fee earners with property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Open and close client files; ensure procedures are followed.
• Carry out client ID checks, AML searches and compliance tasks.
• Order property searches and assist with Land Registry applications.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders, agents and third parties.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and monitor key dates.
• Prepare and issue client bills and assist with financial administration.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
• Provide holiday/absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Support wider team with general administration.

Skills

Audio typing

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible attitude

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

QED Legal is seeking a capable Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join its busy Commercial Property team in Stockton-on-Tees. You will provide essential admin and secretarial support to fee earners handling commercial property transactions.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal secretarial or administration experience, strong audio typing and IT skills, and excellent organisational abilities. Flexible hours (minimum 3 days/week) are offered, with a supportive, professional environment.