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Legal Secretary – Commercial

Worksop, S80

£25,000 - £26,000

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Description

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary experienced in Commercial on behalf of a well-established law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to join a reputable legal practice in a key support role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance to fee earners.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of legal operations, including the preparation of legal documents, management of case files, and professional client communication.

Responsibilities

Drafting and Amending preparing initial drafts of commercial contracts, board minutes, and resolutions from templates

Managing complex document revisions using software to compare versions of lengthy agreements

Producing documents from digital dictation or handwritten notes (e.g., meeting minutes or file notes)

Managing the signing process, including preparing execution versions of deeds and organising signatures

Assisting with Companies House filings (in the UK) or SEC filings, and maintaining statutory registers

Handling procedures, including collecting ID and verifying the source of funds for new corporate entities

Preparing monthly pro-forma invoices, tracking disbursements (like court fees or travel) and liaising with the accounts department

Managing a strict diary of limitation dates, court deadlines and contract renewal dates

Person Specification

Prior experience within the Commercial sector

High-speed and accurate audio typing skills

Confidence using digital dictation systems and case management software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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