A great opportunity for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary to join a leading Commercial Property team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of the department and contributing to the overall success of the team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to a team of solicitors by scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
- Prepare and format legal documents.
- Maintain and organise files, both electronic and hard copy, ensuring all documents are up to date and easily accessible.
- Handle correspondence, including emails and phone calls, responding to inquiries as appropriate and directing them to the relevant team member.
- Conduct initial research on property-related matters and assist in due diligence processes.
- Manage the team billing process.
- Support the team in various administrative tasks.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal practice management software.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- A pro-active approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of initiative.