Property jobs in United Kingdom

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a busy Commercial Property team in Basingstoke. The role is pivotal in supporting fee earners and delivering outstanding service to clients. Key responsibilities include managing client files, typing legal documents, and handling client enquiries. Candidates should have excellent Microsoft Office skills, maintain discretion, and ideally have experience in commercial property law. This position offers additional benefits like a pension scheme, life assurance, and ample annual leave.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in commercial conveyancing or property law is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
• Acting as the first point of contact for client enquiries.
• Typing and formatting complex legal documents.
• Carrying out basic property searches.
• Monitoring key deadlines for lease completions.
• Preparing and issuing invoices and financial statements.
• Submitting Land Registry applications.
• Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Supporting with general administrative tasks.