Real Estate Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Real Estate

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Location: Leeds - hybrid working
Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible working hours available
Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Real Estate team. You'll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers working across a varied range of commercial and residential property matters, while helping to maintain excellent client relationships.

The Role

You'll provide day-to-day support to fee earners, helping to keep matters organised and ensuring a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing audio and copy typing support across acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinancing and development matters

Preparing correspondence and legal documentation

Assisting with leases, contracts, transfer deeds, reports on title, completion statements and Land Registry applications

Managing electronic files and maintaining accurate document records

Supporting billing, financial reporting and credit control

Diary management and general organisational support for lawyers

Handling basic client enquiries and escalating matters where appropriate

Managing incoming correspondence and prioritising urgent requests

Building strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Providing general administrative support across the team when required

About You

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential

Experience within Real Estate, Commercial Property or Conveyancing would be advantageous

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital dictation

Fast and accurate typing skills

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Confident working independently and using your own initiative

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines

Professional, discreet and confident when dealing with confidential information

Friendly, approachable and able to build strong relationships

A collaborative and adaptable team player

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a professional and supportive team, with hybrid working and flexible hours available.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age