Commercial Property Legal Secretary

Confidential; St Albans; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential in St Albans is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary or Assistant to join our busy team. You will provide high-quality secretarial support, manage documents, and assist with file opening and contract packs, while maintaining efficient diary management and client communication.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally within Commercial Property, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to supporting

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary in a property law team.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsabilités

• Provide audio typing, document production and preparation.
• Handle a range of admin duties in a busy Commercial Property department.
• Open new client files, prepare contract packs, and manage cases in internal systems.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, answer phones.
• Prepare and draft commercial property documentation and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, and colleagues.

Connaissances

Audio typing

Document production

Diary management

Client communication

Legal secretarial experience

Outils

Case management software

Description du poste

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary or Assistant to join a well-established, full-service law firm at its St Albans office, thy are known for its excellent reputation and continued growth, the firm works with a wide variety of commercial clients across the region and offers an engaging and supportive working environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role suited to a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills and a desire to build a lasting career within commercial property support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial support including audio typing, document production and preparation
• Handling a range of administrative duties within a busy Commercial Property department
• Opening new client files, preparing contract packs, and managing cases using the firm's internal systems
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and handling telephone enquiries
• Preparing and drafting commercial property documentation and correspondence, including title documents, forms, and searches
• Communicating effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, and supporting the wider legal team as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• The ability to work independently, manage workload and prioritise deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a confident and professional telephone manner
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to providing outstanding client service
• Prior experience in a similar legal secretarial role, ideally within Commercial Property or another property-based area

If you're an organised and proactive individual looking for your next role within a respected and growing legal firm, we'd love to hear from you.