Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to support their busy Property Law team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious law firm and provides a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position is based in their Reading office, with the flexibility of hybrid working.
Company Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
* Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
* Flexible benefits package, including additional annual leave, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare, and more.
* Hybrid working environment.
* A supportive and inclusive team culture focused on continuous development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage complex diaries for the Property team, schedule client meetings, hearings, and travel arrangements.
* Draft, format, and proofread various legal documents and correspondence related to property transactions, including leases, contracts, and agreements.
* Provide administrative support for property transactions, including preparing and reviewing documents, amending manuscripts, and handling compliance-related tasks.
* Communicate directly with clients, external parties, surveyors, and agents in relation to property matters, ensuring all parties are updated and informed.
* Organise and maintain document management systems, ensuring all property-related files are kept in order and compliant with regulations.
* Organise and assist with property-related events such as meetings, closings, and property development projects.
* Efficiently prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced property law environment.
* Handle all sensitive legal matters with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
Experience and Skills Requirements:
* 3-5 years experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally with a focus on property law or a similar field within a corporate or professional services environment.
* Knowledge of property law, lease agreements, conveyancing, and real estate transactions is highly desirable.
* Strong skills in document management and diary management; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal management software.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and professionals at all levels.
* High attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of work.
* Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple workloads, and remain organised in a high-pressure environment.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity at all times.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
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