Our client, a prestigious city law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their highly respected residential property team. In this role, you'll be part of a close-knit team supporting high-net-worth clients with high-value property transactions.
This role offers a mix of responsibilities, combining PA duties (such as inbox and diary management and preparing legal documents) and paralegal-style work (conveyancing and supporting property transactions).
The firm are renowned for having one of the most supportive and collaborative cultures in the city and you’ll be part of an environment that values work-life balance, encourages personal growth, and fosters meaningful professional relationships.
Key responsibilities:
- Diary and travel arrangements for partners/fee earners, including UK and international.
- Facilitating the billing process by coordinating with the finance team, ensuring accurate invoicing, and dispatching invoices to clients.
- Scheduling client meetings, booking rooms, and organising video conferences via Teams.
- Inbox management for fee earners.
- Opening new files, onboarding clients, and coordinating with the compliance/risk team.
- Drafting, editing, and formatting documents, correspondence, and emails.
- Supporting with managing files through the entire transaction process, including preparing for exchange, handling completions, and overseeing post-completion tasks.
- Preparing client reports for freehold and leasehold property matters.
- Updating the firms CRM and recording business development.
To be considered you must have previous experience in a property team within a law firm (understanding of land registry searches and conveyancing documents).
This firm are offering a competitive salary and benefits, and 2 days a week working from home.
