Full job descriptionProperty Legal Secretary / Assistant | Residential & Commercial Property

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Bedford

SJC Legal is currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join its Property team in Bedford. The successful candidate will work closely with and provide direct support to a Partner across both Residential and Commercial Property matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant who enjoys the administrative and organisational side of working within a legal environment. The firm is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career within a high-quality support role rather than using the position as a route into managing their own caseload.

The Benefits
*Competitive salary depending on experience
*Full-time, permanent position
*Opportunity to work directly alongside and support an experienced Partner
*Exposure to both Residential and Commercial Property matters
*Established and highly regarded law firm
*Varied and responsible legal support position
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Opportunity to become an integral part of an established Property team
The Role
*Provide direct secretarial and administrative support to a Partner within the Property department
*Assist across a mixture of Residential and Commercial Property matters
*Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence and other documentation
*Manage files and ensure documentation and records are kept accurate and up to date
*Assist with opening and closing files and general matter administration
*Liaise with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties
*Manage correspondence, emails, telephone enquiries and appointments
*Assist with Land Registry and other property-related documentation where required
*Support the Partner throughout transactions to ensure matters progress efficiently
*Provide general administrative and secretarial support across the department when required
The Candidate
*Be an established Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or experienced Property Administrator
*Have previous experience working within a law firm or legal environment
*Previous Commercial Property experience would be highly advantageous
*Residential Property experience will also be considered
*Be comfortable working in a predominantly administrative and legal support-focused position
*Be looking for a stable, long-term support role rather than immediate progression into managing their own caseload
*Have excellent organisational and administrative skills
*Be confident communicating with clients and other professionals
*Have strong attention to detail and be comfortable working with legal documentation
*Be able to manage competing priorities and provide reliable support to a senior fee earner
*Be a positive team player with a professional and approachable manner
How to Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to discuss other legal support positions currently available, please contact Alex Wilcock, Legal Recruitment Consultant at SJC Legal.