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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Commercial Law Firm which prides itself on its professional ethos. You will be working in the Commercial Property department, amongst a busy and close-knit team!

If you are keen to join a professional services firm where you can learn, grow, and develop, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from professionals within a supportive team!

This role is based in the St Albans Office, or you can join the London office near Fleet Street - supporting Partners and Fee Earners.

What’s in it for you;

· Salary: Up to £40k according to experience

· Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm, office based

· Benefits: Health insurance, 25 days holiday, discretionary perks, stat pension, DIS x 4.

Key Responsibilities:

· Copy and audio typing, proof reading and amending various documents

· Telephone and email communication with clients

· Land registry applications

· Post completion formalities

· Land registry service, submitting official searches

· Map searches

· Requesting updates and expediting applications

· Lease and deed summaries, scheduling deeds

· Phoning lenders to request documents or updates

· Requesting planning documentation from local authority website

· Drafting letters to clients, HMRC, HMLR and solicitors

· Compiling sales packs

· Preparing Invoices, BACS/TT payments, checking ledgers and verifying bank details

· Credit Control- sending overdue reminders to clients

· Additional ad hoc support/ cover as/ when required by other fee earners or departments

· Reception cover as required

· Organising diaries/calendars, arranging meetings internally and externally

What the employer is looking for;

· Experience within Commercial Property

· Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

· Ability to prioritise workload and producing accurate work to tight deadlines

· Competent user of Outlook, Word and Excel

· Accurate typing

· Being adaptable and flexible

· Excellent interpersonal abilities

· A proactive and enthusiastic approach

· An interest in client care

· Delivering a quality service internally and to clients

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted