Legal Secretary

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd seeks a Commercial Property Legal Secretary for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Chesterfield. The role supports fee earners in a busy commercial property department, handling document production, file management and client communications.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal admin experience, fast and accurate typing, strong MS Office and case management skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Formación

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal sector.
• Confidence typing quickly and producing accurate complex documents
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to work
• Confidence using MS Office Suite and Case Management Systems

Responsabilidades

• Document production: preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, contracts, leases and correspondence.
• File management: opening, maintaining and closing files, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Client communication: handling incoming calls, emails and enquiries professionally, maintaining client care.
• Diary & workflow support: managing diaries, booking appointments, scheduling meetings and supporting fee earners.
• Billing & administration: assisting with billing, file audits, compliance checks and general administrative duties.

Conocimientos

Administration

Communication

Typing

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

Case Management Systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Legal Secretary Sector: Commercial Property Location: Chesterfield Hours: Full Time Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential to go Permanent) Salary: £25-30,000 Depending on Experience

A well established law firm in Barlborough is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join their busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, organised and proactive legal support professional who enjoys working within a fast paced commercial property department. You will provide high quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Commercial Property team, ensuring matters progress smoothly and clients receive an efficient, professional service.

Responsibilities:

• Document Production - Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, contracts, leases and correspondence.


• File Management - Opening, maintaining and closing files, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.


• Client Communication - Handling incoming calls, emails and enquiries professionally, maintaining excellent client care.


• Diary & Workflow Support - Managing diaries, booking appointments, scheduling meetings and supporting fee earners with workload organisation.


• Land Registry & Searches - Submitting applications, conducting searches and assisting with pre completion and post completion tasks.


• Billing & Administration - Assisting with billing, file audits, compliance checks and general administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal sector


• Confidence typing quickly and producing accurate complex documents


• Excellent communication and customer care skills


• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work


• Confidence using a variety of software including MS Office Suite and Case Management Systems

If you re looking for a specialist role within the legal industry, this would be a great role for you.