Our client has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Legal Secretary to join an ambitious, energetic and expanding team. You will provide effective support services to the Partners and Fee Earners and undertake key initiatives within the Commercial Real Estate Business Unit.
Responsibilities
* Type work as dictated or requested by any Partner or Fee Earner to whom she/he reports.
* Assist in the personal organisation of Fee Earners through the operation of a diary management, including bringing forward system, filing of papers and other general secretarial duties.
* Ensure the positive representation of the firm in all dealings with clients and others conducted on behalf of the firm.
* Managing and coordinating departmental and Commercial Real Estate marketing events in conjunction with the Marketing Unit.
* Submission of online property searches.
* Land Registry applications.
* Completion of stamp duty land transaction returns.
* Assistance with quality and compliance matters.
* Provide secretarial/administrative support to other Business Units in the office when necessary.
* Assisting with legal due diligence reports when required.
Requirements
* Team player.
* Exceptional secretarial, IT and administrative skills.
* Proactive and enthusiastic.
* Precise typing skills (via digital audio).
* Accurate presentation of work.
* Attentive to detail.
* Excellent time management skills.
* A professional, polite and attentive telephone manner and a methodical approach to work, which needs to be completed under strict deadlines.
* Previous experience in a Commercial Real Estate legal secretarial role is beneficial.
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