Commercial Property Legal Secretary: Leases & Docs

Search Consultancy LTD; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a busy Commercial Property team in Basingstoke. The role is pivotal in supporting fee earners and delivering outstanding service to clients. Key responsibilities include managing client files, typing legal documents, and handling client enquiries. Candidates should have excellent Microsoft Office skills, maintain discretion, and ideally have experience in commercial property law. This position offers additional benefits like a pension scheme, life assurance, and ample annual leave.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance

26 days annual leave

Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in commercial conveyancing or property law is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
• Acting as the first point of contact for client enquiries.
• Typing and formatting complex legal documents.
• Carrying out basic property searches.
• Monitoring key deadlines for lease completions.
• Preparing and issuing invoices and financial statements.
• Submitting Land Registry applications.
• Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Supporting with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail

High level of discretion and professionalism

Tools

LEAP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a busy Commercial Property team in Basingstoke. The role is pivotal in supporting fee earners and delivering outstanding service to clients. Key responsibilities include managing client files, typing legal documents, and handling client enquiries. Candidates should have excellent Microsoft Office skills, maintain discretion, and ideally have experience in commercial property law. This position offers additional benefits like a pension scheme, life assurance, and ample annual leave.