Legal Secretary Commercial
21 hours ago
Coventry
We are recruiting for an organised and proactive Commercial Legal Assistant / Secretary to join a busy and growing legal team in Coventry. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and previous legal support experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment. You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to solicitors, helping ensure the smooth running of the department and delivering excellent service to clients. Key Responsibilities Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments Handling telephone calls and emails professionally as a first point of contact for clients Maintaining and updating case files and document management systems Assisting with billing, invoicing and general financial administration Conducting basic legal research and preparing reports where required Obtaining title documents from the Land Registry and ordering searches Ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant (commercial law experience preferred) Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing documents Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a busy commercial team Desirable Knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate law or property transactions Experience supporting multiple fee earners What's on Offer Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 Opportunities for professional development and career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment