Legal Secretary

Blue Pelican; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Property Legal Secretary to support the legal team in Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will handle administrative tasks related to commercial property transactions, ensuring effective communication and organization within the department. Candidates should have prior secretarial experience in legal settings and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a legal secretary, preferably in commercial property law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with all aspects of commercial property transactions.
• Maintain accurate and organized legal files, electronic and paper.
• Liaise with clients and external parties to coordinate meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Experience as a legal secretary

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software applications

Job description

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My client are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join the team in Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will be supporting the commercial property department, providing admin support to fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with all aspects of commercial property transactions, including drafting correspondence, preparing legal documents, and managing client communications.
• Maintain accurate and organized legal files, both in electronic and paper formats
• Liaise with clients, external parties, and colleagues to coordinate meetings, appointments, and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation and document drafting.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries in a professional and efficient manner, redirecting as necessary and ensuring timely responses.
• Provide general administrative support to the commercial property department, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents.

About you

• Previous experience working as a legal secretary, preferably in commercial property law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and data entry.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.