Commercial Legal Secretary
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sutton, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruitment Professionals |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CommercialLegalSecretary |
Summary
Recruitment Professionals is currently seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Secretary to join a well-regarded property department in the Sutton/Cheam area. This is a full-time, office-based role supporting fee earners handling a broad range of commercial and residential property matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist fee earners with mixed property caseloads including leaseholds, freeholds, re-mortgages, lease extensions, and new builds
- Handle the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion
- Prepare legal documentation such as TR1, AP1, SDLT forms and Land Registry applications
- Manage client onboarding, AML checks, file opening, and archiving
- Audio typing, proofreading, document formatting, and managing correspondence
- Coordinate billing and handle administrative tasks related to transactions
- Provide professional and responsive client communication and internal support
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a legal secretary role, preferably within property or conveyancing
- Strong understanding of commercial and residential conveyancing processes
- Excellent typing, organisational and communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confident using MS Office and case management systems
- A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive legal team and play a vital role in delivering a high standard of service to clients.
To apply or find out more, contact:
Email: info@recruitmentprofessionals.co.uk
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist fee earners with mixed property caseloads including leaseholds, freeholds, re-mortgages, lease extensions, and new builds
- Handle the conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion
- Prepare legal documentation such as TR1, AP1, SDLT forms and Land Registry applications
- Manage client onboarding, AML checks, file opening, and archiving
- Audio typing, proofreading, document formatting, and managing correspondence
- Coordinate billing and handle administrative tasks related to transactions
- Provide professional and responsive client communication and internal support
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a legal secretary role, preferably within property or conveyancing
- Strong understanding of commercial and residential conveyancing processes
- Excellent typing, organisational and communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confident using MS Office and case management systems
- A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive legal team and play a vital role in delivering a high standard of service to clients.
To apply or find out more, contact:
Email: info@recruitmentprofessionals.co.uk