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Property Legal Secretary

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Spalding

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

Are you a Legal Secretary with a passion for property law? Are you someone who enjoys always being busy? Join a dynamic and supportive team at a specialist leading firm in Spalding! This role will suit an already experienced Legal Secretary who has at least 2+ years within law.

Job Responsibility:

Providing full secretarial support to multiple teams as a Property Legal Secretary
managing client communication with professionalism and empathy
preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
diary management, arranging meetings & keeping everything running smoothly

Requirements:

Previous extensive experience in a Legal Secretary role (minimum of 2 years)
excellent communication and organisation skills
a keen eye for detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
a proactive, can-do attitude and a team-player spirit

What we offer:

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
friendly, inclusive, and supportive work environment
competitive salary and great benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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