Our client is seeking a skilled Legal Support Assistant to support their Planning and Environment Team and Commercial Property Team. This rapidly growing area offers involvement in fascinating work and excellent career development prospects.
Legal Secretary Responsibilities:- Provide high-level secretarial support to fee earners
- Handle Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and Land Registry applications, including requisitions
- Manage matter set-up and ensure compliance with risk procedures
- Produce and amend precedent letters and house-style documents
- Ensure proper archiving and storage of property documents
- Manage travel arrangements and diaries for fee earners
- Respond to client and stakeholder queries professionally
- Real Estate legal secretarial experience (Commercial Property / Planning advantageous)
- Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in the property sector (desirable)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
- Confidence in conducting Land Registry searches and SDLT applications
- Competitive salary
- Considerable scope for personal and professional development
- Access to coaching and mentoring programmes
- Weekly Lifestyle Hour
- 28 days annual leave plus birthday day off
- Flexible benefits portal
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to progress your career in Real Estate law, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Dani at Avocet Commercial Careers to apply for this fantastic role.