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About the Role:We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our client based in North Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a team, supporting their  commercial property solicitor with a variety of administrative and legal tasks.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to the commercial property solicitor.
- Document Management: Prepare and format legal documents, including leases, contracts, agreements and enquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
- Client Liaison: Handling enquiries professionally and maintaining confidentiality.
- Diary Management: Manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring the efficient organisation of schedules.
- Correspondence: Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone calls.
- File Management: Open, maintain, and archive client files in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Land Registry and Searches: Assist in conducting property searches, Land Registry applications, and liaising with relevant authorities.
- Billing and Invoicing: Prepare bills and liaise with the accounts team to ensure timely invoicing.
- Assist in Onboarding new matters
The Person:For this role our client is seeking someone who has previous legal secretarial experience, ideally based in Commercial Property
- Previous experience as a legal secretary/assistant, ideally in a commercial property department.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and legal software.
- Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.
- Familiarity with HMRC and Land Registry processes and property transactions is advantageous.
- Experience of residential property/post completion work is advantageous
The Salary:
To be discussed
The Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (part time hours may also be considered)
The Location:
Patchway, Bristol – 100% office based
The Benefits:
23 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays)Â + Christmas Close Down
