Birchrose Associates is representing a highly regarded London law firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Secretary to support the Head of Department, Partners and wider team.
The Firm
A well-established London law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join its busy Real Estate department. The team advises on a range of commercial and residential property matters, including investment, development, asset management, secured lending and high-value residential transactions.
The Opportunity
This Legal Secretary opportunity will involve providing secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Department, two Partners, an Associate and a Conveyancing Assistant. The role will involve a mixture of general secretarial duties and property-related work. Duties to include:
Providing secretarial and administrative support to Partners and fee earners
Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
Preparing AP1 forms, SDLT forms and other property-related documentation
Assisting with financial and completion statements
Managing billing, invoices, disbursements and other finance administration
Opening new client files and matters, including conflict checks
Conducting Land Registry, insolvency and other relevant searches
Managing electronic filing, document management and archiving
Monitoring key dates, including completions, SDLT and Land Registry deadlines
Liaising with clients, third parties and internal departments
Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating travel
Assisting with file closures and general matter administration
Providing secretarial cover across the team when requiredThis Legal Secretary opportunity is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Real Estate Legal Secretary within a law firm (essential)
Experience supporting Partners and fee earners within a busy property department
Knowledge of property transactions, Land Registry applications and SDLT forms
Strong document production and typing skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook
Experience using legal document management systems
Good communication skills and a professional approach to client care
Ability to manage a busy workload and work well as part of a teamVacancy Highlights
Hybrid working
Excellent benefits packageTo be considered for this Real Estate Legal Secretary opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK