Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Clear IT Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Secretary in Reading. The successful candidate will support the Commercial Property team with administrative tasks, require a minimum of 1 year experience in a legal setting, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days holiday (Pro rata)

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance - 5 x final salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year commercial experience in a legal and property environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and transaction forms.
• Manage diary and email for the Commercial Property Partner.
• Support team with transaction documents and client enquiries.

Skills

Organised and efficient under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong PC/technical skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Package

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices. This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Property Secretary to my clients highly regarded Commercial Property team based in Reading.

The successful candidate will report into the Commercial Property Partner and will be directly responsible for supporting the team on all day to day administration activities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Preparation of correspondence including dictation.
• Transaction forms including Land Registry, SDLT etc.
• Opening and closing files and engagement letters.
• Preparation of final documents and use of DocuSign.
• Preparing first drafts of transaction documents.
• Diary and email management.
• Dealing with telephone enquiries.
• Other transaction support as required.
• Any other ad hoc duties.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• A minimum of 1 year commercial experience working as a Secretary/Administrator or Personal Assistant within a legal and property environment.
• Be able to work to a high standard and to be organised and efficient whilst working under pressure.
• Comfortable liaising with clients via telephone/email on behalf of fee earners.
• Ability to work unsupervised (where necessary).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail.
• Working in a busy team and have the ability to handle a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Respond quickly and manage expectations effectively.
• Strong PC/technical skills and high level of confidence using IT.
• Excellent keyboard skills plus good knowledge of Microsoft Office Package

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (Pro rata)
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
• Enhanced pension scheme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.