Job Title: Legal Secretary
Department: Commercial Property
Firm: Top ranked regional.
Salary: Up to £28,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time
Location: Chippenham
OVERVIEW
Join a fast-growing, top-tier firm known for its exceptional culture and high staff retention. Friendly, supportive, and collaborative, the team values professional development, diversity, and inclusion. This is a full-time, office-based role where you'll be welcomed every day and valued as part of the team.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join a busy Commercial Property team. You will provide dedicated support to two partners, while also assisting the wider team on a range of commercial property matters, including leases, acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.
What You'll Do
- Provide core secretarial support to two partners and flexible support across the wider commercial property team.
- Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and liaise with clients, landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders.
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, legal documents, and contracts.
- Prepare and submit Land Registry applications, stamp duty forms, and other routine filings.
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical client files and assist with billing preparation.
- Screen calls, emails, and post, prioritising tasks and escalating as required.
- Deliver a professional, client-focused service, recognising sensitive client situations.
- Support reception cover and general office duties as needed.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Experience in commercial property, conveyancing, or a strong interest in learning commercial property work.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional and client-focused communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Calm under pressure, able to take ownership, make decisions, and work collaboratively with the team.
- Confident with Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal systems a plus.
- Desirable but not essential: Legal Secretary Level 2 qualification.
- Desirable but not essential: Familiarity with Stamp Duty and Land Registry submissions.
In return
- On site parking or parking permits provided.
- 25 days holiday + birthday + Bank + Christmas - New Year Closure
- Auto Enrol Pension
- Death in service
- Private Medical Insurance
- Social evens
- LOADS MORE!!!
cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)
Job Reference: CWS588
