Legal Secretary

Tate Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a prestigious law firm in Chippenham. You will manage diaries of Fee Earners, prepare legal documents, and provide exceptional support in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have a strong background in commercial property work, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. This is an in-office position with a competitive salary and great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking commercial property and development Legal Secretary work.
• Ability to remain calm and polite in varying situations.
• Sound general administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing the diaries of two Fee Earners.
• Preparing files for billing and dealing with client matters.
• Typing correspondence and maintaining filing systems.

Skills

Experience in commercial property work

Excellent communication skills

Great attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively

Calm and focused under pressure

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary – Commercial

Chippenham

5 days a week in office – non negotiable

Competitive salary and great benefits

Come work for one of the oldest and most success award-winning law firms, who specialise in delivering tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses and have offices located throughout the UK. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to work on the Commercial desk, department providing a high standard of administrative support and secretarial services and supporting two fee earners.

This is a firm which provide excellent client service and exceed expectations by being dynamic, inspiring, and proactive; client service is at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Managing 2 x Fee Earner’s diary
• Preparing files for billing
• Screening incoming calls
• Typing of correspondence, photocopying, filing, sending faxes and opening new files.
• Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages
• Dealing with client’s matters where appropriate
• Supporting in all areas of work where appropriate
• Preparing and submitting stamp duty forms
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
• Provision of a reliable and efficient service to clients
• Provision of a professional & friendly service to clients with the ability to recognise when clients may be going through a difficult process
• Preparation of straightforward legal documents
• Being familiar with the basic requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules which affect the receipt and payment into the bank of cheques and the accounting of client’s monies.
• Liaison with clients and other parties to update and ensure awareness of transaction process at the appropriate times.
• Postal duties as required
• To support with reception cover as required

Essential for the role

• Experience of undertaking commercial property and development Legal Secretary work or Conveyancing work, or a keen interest and willingness to learn about Commercial work.
• To have the ability to remain calm, polite, and focused when dealing with different situations
• To have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all employees
• Sound general administrative experience
• Great attention to detail
• To enjoy a varied workload and working at pace
• To be able to produce a high standard of work when under pressure
• The ability to make sound decisions taking ownership when required
• To present in a professional manner

Working with inspirational, professional and a down to earth team is important to succeed. This a fantastic group of people who work hard, are dedicated and demonstrate great commitment so in return for aiming towards these standards, you will have a voice, be invested in and have the opportunity to be part of something GREAT!