Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Spire Solicitors LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team in Norwich. The successful candidate will provide essential secretarial support, streamlining communication and documentation processes in a fast-paced environment. With ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development, this role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in team-oriented settings.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan with Bupa

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Two self-care days per year

Christmas close-down days

Personal Development Plan

Wellbeing Champions

Flexible/Agile Working Policy

Staff events and social activities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience preferred.
• Strong typing skills, including dictations.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support, including file management and documentation checks.
• Draft correspondence and manage client communications.
• Perform diary management and administrative tasks.

Skills

Time Management

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Accurate Typing

Calm Under Pressure

Team Player

Rapport Building

Motivated for Development

Job description

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team, based at our Norwich office. This role provides secretarial support to the team. The department works in a fast-paced environment, and they are looking for individuals who relish this challenge.

The Candidate:

• Previous legal secretarial experience is preferred.
• Strong time management, IT, and communication skills, with accurate typing skills, including dictations.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy environment.
• Apositive "can-do" attitude and eagerness to learn new skills.
• Team players who thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Motivated to develop personally and professionally within a firm that values its people and clients.

The Role:

This role involves providing secretarial and administrative support, including:

1. Managing files and conducting initial documentation and ID checks.
2. Drafting correspondence and documentation, including from dictations.
3. Communicating with clients via email, phone, and in person, including handling new client inquiries.
4. Diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting room bookings.
5. Monitoring and responding to emails.
6. Taking meeting minutes and phone notes.
7. Supporting other secretaries when needed.
8. Performing administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and printing.

Commercial Property:

Our experienced team handles all aspects of commercial property, including purchases, sales, lease renewals, refinancing, planning obligations, and development projects. They serve clients of all sizes, providing effective solutions tailored to their needs.

#TeamSpire:

Spire Solicitors LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices across Norfolk, including Norwich, Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton, and Wymondham. We pride ourselves on a friendly, personable culture rooted in our core values: Trust, Responsibility, Client Focus, People Matter, and Teamwork.

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Two self-care days per year
• Christmas close-down days
• Personal Development Plan
• Wellbeing Champions
• Flexible/Agile Working Policy
• Staff events and social activities
• Supportive company culture

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses.

Further Job Details:

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent