Legal Secretary Harlow, England
Job description
Legal Secretary - Commercial Property
We have a new role for an experienced legal secretary to join us for an exciting period of growth as we expand into Old Harlow and open a new office.
You will support our experienced team of commercial property solicitors who deal with a wide range of commercial property matters from new commercial leases through to buying or selling a commercial property, commercial conveyancing, structuring complex property developments and applications for licensable activities.
We are seeking someone who already has secretarial experience within a law firm, either within a commercial or residential property department.
You must also have a good eye for detail; a positive, proactive approach to your work, be passionate about helping our clients and delivering excellent customer service.
We will offer you:
A competitive salary based on experience.
A collaborative and relaxed office culture.
Ongoing training and support.
Employee benefits via Perkbox and Simply Health.
The role:
Supporting our Senior Commercial Property Solicitor in setting up the firm’s presence in a new location.
You’ll be ready to hit the ground running to support our commercial property solicitors.
Daily responsibilities include communicating with clients and business partners, digital dictation providing new client quotations, AML checks, opening, and managing client files on our case management system, preparing bills, closing and archiving files.
Candidate Essentials:
Experience of working in a law firm.
Fast and accurate typing skills with experience of digital dictation.
Love working with people and thrive on delivering excellent customer service.
Well organised and excellent at managing your time effectively.
Know how to prioritise tasks according to deadlines.
Are a confident communicator and can clearly convey updates to clients and partners by telephone, face to face and via email.
About us
HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitorshas offices in Hitchin, and Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The firm is now seeking to expand and will open a new office in Old Harlow in early 2023.
We have a long established track record in providing legal services to businesses and individuals, tracing our roots back as far as 1591. We are recognised by Lexcel - the Law Society's quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care. We are also regulated by, and compliant with, the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
The Commercial Property legal team work with large corporations, small niche companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals. We work across a wide spectrum of commercial properties which include; office complexes, retail outlets, shops, industrial buildings, residential developments, restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, hotels.
We provide legal advice on all aspects related to commercial property, from new commercial leases through to buying or selling a commercial property, commercial conveyancing, structuring complex property developments, applications for licensable activities and everything in between. We also specialise in providing legal advice for airspace and rooftop developments.
Our commercial property team also work closely with our company and commercial solicitors to offer seamless advice on company law and commercial property law.
In addition to commercial property law, HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors offer a wide range of legal services which include: Company and Commercial Law, Conveyancing and Enfranchisement, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Equine Law and Insolvency and Restructuring.
To learn more about us visit www.hrjforemanlaws.co.uk
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harlow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
