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 in a fast‑paced environment and seeks individuals who relish the challenge that this brings.
The Candidate
* The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally in commercial property.
* We are looking for someone with great time‑management, IT and communication skills, an accurate typist (including dictations), and an appreciation of the importance of attention to detail.
* The applicant will enjoy a busy environment and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* We are keen to find individuals who have a positive "can‑do" attitude and love learning new skills.
* Successful candidates will be team players who thrive in a collaborative environment.
* It goes without saying that we need people who can build a strong rapport with clients as well as their team.
* We are looking for people who will take this opportunity to develop personally and professionally in a firm that actively puts the needs of our people and clients at the heart of what we do.
The Role
As a Legal Secretary, this role plays a key part in providing secretarial and administrative support to the team. Some of the responsibilities include:
* Opening and closing files, and carrying out initial documentation and ID checks.
* Drafting and producing correspondence and documentation, including from dictations.
* Liaising with clients in person, via email and by telephone, such as taking new client enquiries.
* Diary management, arranging travel and booking meeting rooms for the team.
* Monitoring and actioning emails.
* Taking meeting minutes and making file notes of phone calls.
* Supporting by covering secretaries in the department when they are out of the office.
* Other administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and printing.
Commercial Property
Our experienced commercial property team deals with all aspects of the commercial property sector, including purchases and sales, lease renewals for both landlords and tenants, refinancing deals and planning advice for new commercial business parks. With extensive experience of all types of business occupiers and landlords, the team draws on knowledge from across the firm to provide a comprehensive service, regardless of the client’s business size.
Benefits
* Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
* Contributory pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays
* 2 self‑care days per year (FTE)
* Close down days at Christmas
* Personal Development Plan to support your career
* Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm
* Agile/Flexi Working Policy
* Staff events, and an active social committee
* A collaborative and engaging company culture
Equal Opportunities
Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for interview and subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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