At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch secretarial support in a dynamic Commercial Property team.
- Company: Established law firm in York with a focus on property law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Great chance to develop your career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a busy team and make a real impact in Commercial Property Law.
- Qualifications: Experience in Property Law or related fields is essential.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 – £33,000, depending on experience
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Office Based
Are you an experienced Property Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant looking for a new opportunity in York? We are recruiting for a Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join the property team of a well-established law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong legal secretarial or administrative background who already has experience supporting fee earners within Property Law. While direct Commercial Property experience would be advantageous, candidates who have supported fee earners within Residential Conveyancing, Real Estate or another property-focused legal department are also encouraged to apply.
The Role
Working closely with solicitors and other fee earners, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across a varied Commercial Property caseload. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Property Law fee earners
- Preparing, formatting and amending legal correspondence, reports and property documentation
- Opening, maintaining and closing client and matter files
- Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders and other third parties
- Managing diaries, appointments, meetings and key dates
- Handling telephone calls, emails and correspondence efficiently
- Updating the firm's case management system and maintaining accurate records
- Assisting with Land Registry documentation, searches and property-related administration
- Preparing documents and correspondence relating to commercial property transactions
- Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of matters
- Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring a consistently high standard of accuracy
- Providing wider administrative support to the Commercial Property team when required
About You
Previous experience supporting fee earners within Property Law is essential for this position. You may currently be working as a Commercial Property Legal Secretary, Real Estate Legal Secretary, Property Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Legal Secretary or experienced Property Legal Administrator. Direct Commercial Property experience would be particularly welcomed, although applications are also encouraged from candidates with a strong Residential Property background who are interested in moving into Commercial Property.
You will also need:
- Strong legal secretarial and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to manage a busy workload and competing priorities
- Confidence communicating with clients and professional third parties
- Strong Microsoft Office and case management system skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A professional, organised and proactive approach
- The ability to work effectively as part of a busy property team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Legal Secretary to join a busy Commercial Property team and further develop their career within Commercial Real Estate and Property Law. Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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