Legal Secretary - Commercial Property Team Bishops Stortford 5 days office based during probation period - then hybrid Competitive Salary
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Legal Secretary to join a dynamic Commercial Property team in Bishop's Stortford. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a leading regional law firm renowned for its progressive approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property team.
- Perform audio typing from digital dictation, ensuring all correspondence and documents are accurate and adhere to the firm's standards before distribution.
- Professionally respond to client inquiries in person and via telephone, maintaining awareness of the status of ongoing files.
- Manage diaries effectively, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings in alignment with the fee earner's availability.
- Handle file and case management, including bill preparation.
- Build and maintain knowledge of clients and their matters, as well as the broader work of the team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Significant experience in a Commercial Property team, ideally in a similar role.
- Professional 'can-do' attitude, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes.
- Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues.
- Emotionally intelligent with a sympathetic and professional demeanour.
- Proactive in identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
- Confident, presentable, and able to earn the respect of colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 22 days of holiday
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health cover
- Subsidised parking
- Discretionary annual bonus
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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