Job Description

Legal Secretary/Assistant - Commercial Property

Hart Reade LLP

is seeking to recruit a full time experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our talented Property Department.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role supporting the Head of Commercial with a range of work, which will include all aspects of Company and Commercial work. Therefore, previous experience of working on either residential or commercial property transactions is essential.

Skills and experience required:

Minimum 2 years legal secretarial experience, ideally gained within Commercial Property. Strong IT skills, particularly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). Accurate audio typing speeds. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Strong attention to detail Ability to working effectively and efficiently as part of a team

Joining our Team

Candidates will be required to have good written and spoken English and the ability to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other external contacts. Attention to detail is essential. We pride ourselves on the client care we provide; therefore, applicants should be experienced as above and confident and personable both on the telephone and face to face.

Experience of using a case management system would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. As part of this role you will also be given access to, and required to use, online accounts (e.g. The Land Registry, anti-money laundering searches etc) as well as office equipment (scanning, copying, printing).

In return you will be joining a thriving Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited law practice. We offer a supportive and professional working environment and competitive salary.

The role is based at our Eastbourne office but we may also require you to work at one of our branch offices. You must therefore be willing and able to travel between Eastbourne, Polegate and Hailsham.

If you would like to be considered for the above positions, please send your up to date CV and covering letter to Mrs. B Ticehurst, HR & Administration Manager, Hart Reade LLP, 104 South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4LW, bticehurst@hartreade.co.uk.

Equal opportunities and Privacy Notice

Hart Reade LLP are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Hart Reade LLP take your privacy very seriously. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice as it contains important information about the personal data we hold about you, how we collect it, and how we will use and may share information about you during the application process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Legal Secretarial: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Legal Secretary/Assistant - Commercial Property