Company Commercial Legal Secretary

Location: Hessle Salary: Up to £28,000, dependent on experience Job type: Full-time, permanent

Benefits

• Salary of up to £28,000, dependent on experience
• Free onsite parking
• Modern offices in an accessible Hessle location
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Genuine scope for progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• A firm that promotes a healthy work-life balance

SJC Partners is working with a well-established and trusted law firm that is looking to recruit an experienced Company Commercial Legal Secretary for its Hessle office. You will join a friendly and supportive team, providing secretarial and administrative assistance across a varied workload of commercial property and company transactions. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys a varied position and is looking to join a firm that is committed to supporting the development of its employees.

What will you be doing?

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Carrying out audio and copy typing
• Assisting with commercial property and company transactions
• Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate records
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and monitoring important deadlines
• Liaising professionally with clients and other parties by telephone and email
• Preparing documents and correspondence relating to property and corporate matters
• Completing Land Registry, Companies House and other relevant forms where required
• Assisting with billing and other financial administration
• Ensuring files and the case-management system remain accurate and up to date
• Providing general support to the wider department when required

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant
• Experience within commercial property and/or company transactions is essential
• Strong audio and copy-typing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence communicating with clients and other professionals
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal case-management systems
• A professional, dependable and team-focused approach

This is an opportunity to join a respected and established law firm where you will work alongside an experienced Senior Partner. The firm is committed to the personal development of its employees and provides the support, resources and opportunities needed to learn, progress and build a successful long-term career. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in commercial property or company commercial work, please get in touch with Ashleigh OHagan at SJC.