Commercial Property Legal Secretary

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Role: Permanent, Full-Time

A highly regarded and established regional law firm in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant to join its successful Commercial Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal support professional looking to develop their career within a respected firm, working alongside experienced fee-earners on a varied caseload of commercial property matters.

As a Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal support to a team of fee-earners, assisting with a range of commercial property transactions from inception through to completion.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience supporting a commercial property team within a law firm environment. Experience with property finance would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and development opportunities will be provided.

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• Providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to commercial property fee-earners.
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• Assisting with the preparation, organisation, and progression of commercial property transactions.
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• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
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• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
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• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are managed efficiently.
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• Carrying out legal research and supporting the wider team as required.
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The ideal candidate will have:

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• Previous experience as a Commercial Property Legal Secretary, Assistant, or Paralegal within a law firm environment.
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• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
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• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines.
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• A professional, proactive, and reliable approach.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
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• A competitive salary reflective of your experience.
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• Opportunity to benefit from a performance-related bonus scheme.
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• A supportive and friendly working environment within a well-established regional firm.
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• Excellent career development opportunities, including the chance to broaden your experience into real estate finance.
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• A centrally located Eastbourne office.
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If you are looking to join a respected Commercial Property team and take the next step in your legal career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration!