Commercial Property Legal Administrator — Flexible PT/FT

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Supportive team

Work with senior solicitors

Varied role

Positive environment

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join the Commercial Property team in Stockton-on-Tees. This busy law firm offers high-quality support to fee earners and a flexible working pattern.

Responsibilities include audio typing, drafting documents, file opening/closing, AML checks, and diary management. Applicants should have previous legal administration or secretarial experience and strong IT and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Commercial Property department.
• Audio typing correspondence, reports, attendance notes and legal documentation.
• Assisting with the preparation of commercial property documents, including leases, contracts and completion paperwork.
• Supporting fee earners with commercial property transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Opening and closing client files, ensuring all necessary procedures are followed.
• Carrying out client ID checks, AML searches and other compliance procedures.
• Ordering property searches and assisting with Land Registry applications.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, agents and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and monitoring key dates.
• Preparing and issuing client bills and assisting with financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files.
• Providing holiday and absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Supporting the wider team with general administration and office duties.

Skills

Audio typing

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join the Commercial Property team in Stockton-on-Tees. This busy law firm offers high-quality support to fee earners and a flexible working pattern.

Responsibilities include audio typing, drafting documents, file opening/closing, AML checks, and diary management. Applicants should have previous legal administration or secretarial experience and strong IT and organisational skills.