Commercial Property Legal Secretary
Basingstoke – £30,000 - £35,000
POSITION: Legal SecretarySALARY: Competitive
LOCATION: Basingstoke
HOURS: Full-time
A leading regional law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its thriving Commercial Property team based in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing team delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse and expanding client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing diaries and acting as the first point of contact for clients.
- Supporting with file opening and closing processes, including issuing engagement letters and handling general administrative tasks.
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Assisting with business development initiatives and working alongside the marketing team.
- Managing the billing and payments process, including the preparation of invoices, completion statements, and financial summaries.
- Handling property-related tasks such as ordering official copies and searches, completing SDLT returns, and submitting Land Registry applications.
- Previous experience in a commercial property setting as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal.
- Ideally, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the legal sector.
The firm are offering 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Basingstoke, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk.
Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Legal Support
- Type: Business Support
- Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Basingstoke
- Reference: 1227214
