Legal Secretary

BDB Pitmans LLP; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Private Real Estate team. The role involves supporting partners and fee earners, performing administrative tasks, and ensuring high-quality client service. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with or without prior experience in real estate law.

Qualifications

• Experience with real estate law preferred, but motivated candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties including filing and document processing.
• Manage files and respond to client inquiries.
• Prepare and submit Land Registry forms and conduct searches.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Broadfield UK (formerly BDB Pitmans) is a law firm serving mid-market clients with expertise across multiple practice areas and a strong commitment to client service. The firm is comprised of entrepreneurial experts and leaders who provide tailored legal strategies and solutions. With offices in London, Cambridge, Reading, and Southampton, Broadfield UK has over 420 professionals dedicated to building lasting client relationships grounded in trust and integrity. In 2024, Broadfield UK became the founding member firm of Broadfield.

The team

The Private Real Estate Group offers high-quality advice and services to private clients, trusts, and family offices regarding their real estate affairs. It collaborates closely with other specialists within the firm, including Private Client and Commercial Real Estate lawyers. The group currently includes 5 partners, 24 fee earners, and 6 support staff across four offices.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Private Real Estate team in London, focusing on supporting partners and fee earners involved with rural and agricultural property. The successful candidate will collaborate with Partners, fee earners, and staff across the firm to deliver seamless, high-quality client service.

Day-to-day tasks include:

1. Performing general administrative duties such as filing (paper and electronic), scanning, and archiving.
2. Creating and processing documents, including dictation and amendments.
3. Managing files, including opening, closing, and matter balance clearance.
4. Answering phones, taking messages, and responding to client inquiries.
5. Scanning and profiling post.
6. Maintaining and updating client databases.
7. Preparing and submitting Land Registry forms and applications, and conducting priority searches.
8. Undertaking conveyancing searches according to standard procedures.
9. Providing support to the wider team as needed.

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience with real estate law in a law firm is preferred, but motivated candidates without this experience will be considered.
• Organized approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.