Commerical Property Legal Secretary (Maternity Cover)

GerrardWhite; Lewes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Lewes is seeking a Legal Secretary for a 12-month maternity cover in the Commercial Property team, with a possible extension to 18 months. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of legal secretarial experience and excellent audio typing skills. This role offers a salary of up to £28,000 and the potential for permanent placement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £28,000

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for permanent role

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of legal secretarial experience in commercial or residential property.
• Excellent audio typing and digital dictation skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Prepare and amend contracts, leases, and completion statements.
• Manage diaries and coordinate appointments.

Skills

Audio typing

Organisational abilities

Professional communication

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

A long-established, highly respected Legal 500 firm in Lewes are looking to recruit a dedicated Legal Secretary to join its busy Commercial Property team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role is highly likely to be extended to 18 months and could become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and supportive firm that genuinely values hard work, commitment, and professionalism. If you have previous experience supporting a property team (whether commercial or residential) and you're looking for your next role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be joining a high-performing Commercial Property team and will be responsible for delivering full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Audio typing and dictation of legal documents
  
  
• Preparing and amending contracts, leases, and completion statements
  
  
• Opening, closing, and maintaining client files (both physical and digital)
  
  
• Performing Land Registry and Companies House searches
  
  
• Assisting with SDLT forms and other transactional documentation
  
  
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
  
  
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other third parties
  
  
• Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently
  
  
• General administrative duties such as scanning, photocopying, and filing
  
  

What They're Looking For:

• At least 1 year of legal secretarial experience in commercial or residential property
  
  
• Excellent audio typing and digital dictation skills
  
  
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
  
  
• A confident and professional communicator
  
  
• IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
  
  

This role offers a chance to be part of a firm where the Commercial Property department plays a vital role in its continued success. You'll be working closely with experienced professionals in a well-regarded Commercial Property practice known for quality and service.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £28,000
  
  
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
  
  
• An excellent opportunity to gain long-term experience in a Commercial Property team
  
  
• Potential for the role to become permanent
  
  

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