We have a new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team, based at our Norwich office.
The Opportunity
This role provides secretarial support to the team. The growing department works in a fast‑paced environment, and they are looking for individuals who relish the challenge that this brings.
The Candidate
* The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally in commercial property.
* Great time‑management, IT and communication skills, an accurate typist (including dictations) and a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy environment.
* Positive "can‑do" attitude and love of learning new skills.
* Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
* Strong rapport with clients and their team.
* Willingness to develop personally and professionally in a firm that actively puts the needs of 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. 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 e‑mail and by telephone calls, 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 other 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 landlords and tenants, refinancing deals and advising on planning obligations or the development of new commercial business parks. They provide effective solutions for all commercial property requirements regardless of client 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 potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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