Commercial Property Legal Secretary
hace 5 días
London
Stepien Lake LLP is a boutique property law firm based in London’s West End. We have a vacancy for a property PA to join our current fee earner support team of three to provide support to fee earners and partners on their real estate work in a busy but friendly environment. Experience All candidates must have at least 5 years’ experience working as a property secretary and worked in regional/city property law firm/department. Good understanding of property matters and the conveyancing process and documentation. Duties and requirements • Drafting documents as instructed by fee earners such as contracts, completion statements, leases, and other general documentation as required., • Post completion tasks including submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns., • Producing, amending and formatting of legal documentation, with or without using a workflow, using Microsoft Word including digital dictation transcription and/or copy typing., • Obtaining relevant property searches through Searchflow (or similar) software., • Lodging applications, registrations and requesting searches documentation from Land Registry., • Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering identification checks., • Understand accounting ledgers to produce bills, completion statements and raise accounts requisitions for transactions., • Filing and general administration duties including uploading of documents to client extranet/portal., • Assisting with post including franking, scanning and distribution., • Liaising with clients on the telephone and in-person., • Welcoming clients for meetings including setup of boardrooms., • Stationery and refreshments orders as necessary., • All duties as reasonably requested. Attributes • Ability to work under pressure in an organised manner and prioritise work., • Familiar using a case management system and able to work electronically., • Advanced knowledge of Office 365 - Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook., • Exceptional typing speed and accuracy. Benefits Package includes cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, private healthcare, pension, and interest free season ticket loan.