Property Legal Secretary - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary Circa £27,000 + Bonus + Benefits
An opportunity has arisen for a Property Legal Secretary to join a commercial real estate department of a well-established law firm.
As a Property Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Real Estate team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
The ideal candidate will have secretarial experience in a Commercial Property or a Real Estate department.
Legal Secretary Responsibilities:
* Assisting fee earners with efficient and accurate secretarial tasks.
* Preparing and amending documents, including contracts, reports, and leases.
* Opening and closing files, including compliance tasks and drafting engagement letters.
* Managing client calls, taking messages, and handling correspondence.
* Assisting with financial tasks such as WIP management, completion statements, and invoicing.
* Creating, amending, and formatting complex legal documents.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
* Accurate typing skills with a speed of at least 60 wpm and experience using transcription software.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Confidence in handling large and complex documents.
What’s On Offer:
Competitive Salary
Bonus Scheme
Clear pathways for career advancement.
Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, Wellbeing programmes, Opportunities for personal and professional growth.