At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch secretarial support in a dynamic Real Estate team.
- Company: Join an award-winning law firm known for its collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth in a vibrant legal setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a prestigious team and make a real impact in property law.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join our award-winning Real Estate team at Herrington Carmichael LLP, ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500.
We’re proud to offer long‑term support to our clients and a dynamic, collaborative environment for our team.
About Herrington Carmichael Herrington Carmichael LLP isn't your average law firm.
We're an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for our commitment to growth , fostering strong relationships , and our ambitious approach to providing full‑service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity Provide high‑level secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Real Estate team, assisting with a range of commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and property finance.
Monitor and manage incoming correspondence (email, post, phone calls), ensuring timely responses or escalation to fee earners as appropriate.
Prepare and amend a variety of legal documents such as agreements for lease, contracts, licences, deeds, and Land Registry forms, ensuring accuracy and formatting standards are met.
Open, maintain, and close client files in compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements, including anti‑money laundering checks and due diligence procedures.
Liaise with clients, local authorities, surveyors, agents, and other solicitors to coordinate property matters and ensure timely progression of transactions.
Maintain and update matter progress reports and spreadsheets to support fee earner visibility on transaction status.
Support with post‑completion formalities including SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications, and registration tracking.
Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and monitor key dates and deadlines, ensuring effective time management for the team.
Organise travel arrangements, event bookings, and CPD‑related registrations for fee earners as needed.
Produce bills and financial documentation, liaising with accounts to manage funds on
Legal Secretary - Real Estate in Farnborough employer: Herrington Carmichael LLP
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