Legal Secretary
5 days ago
Chippenham
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 @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk Job Reference: CWS588