Legal Secretary – Commercial Property – Devizes, Wiltshire
Full-Time | Hybrid
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys providing first-class support to senior fee earners.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a Partner/Fee Earner, ensuring they operate at optimum efficiency. The role requires strong initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload confidently.
Key Responsibilities
* High-volume audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence (including track changes)
* Preparing and formatting commercial property documentation
* Setting up new client files accurately via the case management system
* Completing and submitting SDLT forms (following approval)
* Obtaining Land Registry documents via the Land Registry Portal
* Producing monthly client invoices and narratives
* Monitoring remittance advices and allocating payments to the correct matters
* Diary management and arranging internal and external meetings
* Managing incoming/outgoing emails and correspondence
* Filing, storage and retrieval of client files
* Providing professional telephone and in-person client support
* General administrative duties including scanning, photocopying and document binding
* Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
Occasional reception support may be required.
About You
* Extensive experience as a Legal Secretary (Commercial Property experience preferred)
* Excellent audio typing and copy typing skills
* Strong working knowledge of case management systems
* Experience completing SDLT forms and using the Land Registry Portal
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good numeracy skills, particularly relating to billing
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills
* Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities effectively
* Professional, discreet and client-focused
Qualifications
* Secretarial/typing qualification (minimum RSA Level 2 in typing/audio typing or equivalent)
* GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
If you are a motivated and experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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