Temporary Real Estate Legal Secretary
Location - City of London, EC4
Job Type - Temporary
About the Firm
Our client is a historic and highly respected boutique law firm in the heart of London City. They combine deep-rooted London expertise with a strong international reach, serving a diverse portfolio of domestic and global clients, entrepreneurs, and trusts. The firm specialises in delivering top-tier legal advice across Real Estate, Corporate Law, and Wealth Planning. They pride themselves on a collaborative, high-performance atmosphere that maintains a personalised, boutique feel.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and adaptable Temporary Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to the Real Estate team. The candidate must be immediately available.
Key Responsibilities
- Document & Transaction Management: Produce, format, and amend commercial contracts, leases, and corporate agreements using digital dictation.
- Real Estate Operations: Assist with post-completion tasks, including processing Land Registry applications, managing SDLT submissions, and organising completion paperwork.
- Corporate Support: Assist with company filings, updating details on Case/Document Management Systems (CMS/DMS), and preparing client onboarding documentation.
- Client Interaction: Act as a professional point of contact for high-net-worth clients, international businesses, and financial institutions.
- Administrative Excellence: Manage busy partner calendars, coordinate multi-party meetings, manage email inboxes, and assist with monthly billing administration.
Requirements
- Proven Experience: Direct experience working as a legal secretary or assistant within Real Estate / Commercial Property.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office and standard legal Case Management Systems.
- Availability: Immediate to begin a temporary assignment.
Renumeration
- Hourly rate will be competitive depending on skills and experience.