Legal Secretary Commercial Property Team
Location
Lewes
Salary
up to £30k (DOE)
The Firm
My client is a well‑established and highly respected law firm with offices in Lewes, Sussex and central London, advising a broad and loyal client base across five principal practice areas: Residential Property, Commercial Property, Private Client, Dispute Resolution, and Corporate & Commercial.
The firm is consistently recognised in leading peer‑and client‑reviewed legal directories, reflecting both the quality of its legal work and its strong reputation for client service.
With nearly 100 professionals across two office locations, the firm offers a collaborative, inclusive, and professional working environment. Our teams comprise solicitors, qualified legal professionals, paralegals, tax advisers, trainees, consultants, legal assistants, and project managers, supported by dedicated operational colleagues in Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, and Marketing.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team based in Lewes. The role would suit a legal secretary with a background in either commercial or residential property, who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and well‑regarded firm.
You will provide high‑quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of matters from instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Commercial Property team
* Help with completion statements on Excel
* Conduct searches on Land Registry
* Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
* Complying TR1, AP1 and SDLT duties
* Managing fee earners diaries, appointments, and deadlines
* Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with firm procedures
* Handling client communications professionally by telephone, email, and in person
* Assisting with document production, file management, and post‑completion tasks
* Supporting billing, invoices, time recording, and general administrative duties
* Liaising with clients, agents, and other third parties as required
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within commercial or residential property
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident audio and copy typing skills
* Professional and courteous communication style
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
* A team‑focused approach with the ability to work independently
What We Offer
* A friendly and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to work within a respected Commercial Property team
* Career development within a well‑established Lewes law firm
* Competitive salary and benefits (dependent on experience)
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