Job Description

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Legal Secretary to join a reputable firm in Leicester.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Secretarial Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of our office. This role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency in various software applications, and excellent communication abilities to manage tasks efficiently and effectively.

As a Secretary you will be expected to support the Fee Earners in our busy Commercial Property Department.

In addition to having a solid legal background, the ideal candidate will be highly efficient, possess a confident attitude and a pro-active approach to work.

The successful candidate must also have strong communication and organisational skills as well as being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred skills:

ability to work at own initiative ability to work as part of a team produce high quality work flexible, can do approach attention to detail organised with time and documents excellent typing skills (65 wpm) and IT skills discretion and professionalism maintaining confidentiality at all times working with Laser Forms and Drafting Legal Documents being proficient with the Land Registry Portal and drafting of Land Registry forms and uploading applications for registration to the Land Registry Preparation and file SDLT at HMRC. Preparation and filing applications online with HMLR (AP1 Forms) Undertaking searches. Photocopying and maintaining stationery stock. Bulk printing, arranging photocopying, copy-checking, indexing, file preparation and collation. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Extensive knowledge of legal terminology. Able to communicate clearly with both clients and senior managers. Excellent copy, digital dictation and audio typing ability.
The successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative, produce high quality work, have a flexible, 'can do' approach and excellent typing and IT skills.

Team playing skills are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long term employment with a thriving and extremely busy legal Firm.

This position is a full time position with working hours being 9am to 5.30pm.

A MINIMUM OF 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SECRETARY WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS CHALLENGING POSITION AND AN ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE SUCH EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE SUCH EXPERIENCE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person