Residential Leasehold Legal Secretary | Executive Support

Venn Group, Bristol; Hurn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking an organised Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Residential Leasehold in Bournemouth. The role is permanent and full-time, focusing on progressing leasehold matters with high client service standards.

You will prepare and amend legal documents, manage diaries and deadlines, onboard new clients, and liaise with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors to ensure smooth transactions.

Qualifications

• Typing and document production skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and client care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Residential Leasehold.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents and reports using dictation and case management systems.
• Manage diaries, appointments and key deadlines.
• Onboard new clients, perform AML and identity verification checks.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors.
• Handle calls and emails, taking messages and responding where appropriate.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Support across leasehold matters including sales, extensions, deeds of variation, transfers of equity and enfranchisement.
• Review packs and leasehold documentation, prepare completion statements and assist with exchanges.
• Update case management systems with progress and dates; assist with billing, archiving and compliance.

Job description

Unknown is seeking an organised Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Residential Leasehold in Bournemouth. The role is permanent and full-time, focusing on progressing leasehold matters with high client service standards.

You will prepare and amend legal documents, manage diaries and deadlines, onboard new clients, and liaise with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors to ensure smooth transactions.