Legal Secretary - Commercial Property | London or Hertfordshire
The firm is open to the successful candidate being based in either the London or Hertfordshire office.
A respected commercial law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Commercial Property team. The firm is known for its professional, supportive culture and offers a collaborative environment where you can continue developing your skills.
Working hours: 9am-5:30pm (5 days in the office, possible after probation)
Location: London or Hertfordshire
Salary: competitive depending on experience
The Role
The position involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to fee earners within a busy property department. Typical duties include:
*Overseeing diary arrangements and booking meetings
*Preparing, editing and finalising legal documents
*Managing client correspondence and handling telephone enquiries
*Supporting the team with dictations and document production
*Assisting with post-completion processes and Land Registry matters
*Coordinating file management processes such as opening, closing, ID checks, searches, and preparing document bundles or sales packs
*Assisting with financial administration, including invoices, payments and ledger checks
Candidate Requirements
*Previous experience in a legal secretarial role (property experience highly desired)
*Strong organisational abilities and accuracy in their work
*Confidence managing multiple tasks within a time-sensitive environment
*Solid IT skills, particularly across MS Office and document management systems
*Clear and professional communication skills
*A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a team
Salary & Benefits
*Competitive salary, depending on experience and location
*25 days of annual leave
*Statutory pension
*Death in Service cover
*Additional discretionary benefits
Apply now with your CV if interested and we’ll be in touch!
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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