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Legal Secretary: Legal 500
Basingstoke
About the company:
My client is committed to building the region's strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.
In 2025 our client featured in the Legal 500 - a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services. My clients values mean they pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.
What you'll be doing
* Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with the firm's compliance and file management policies.
* Acting as the first point of contact for client enquiries, often providing updates and basic information.
* Typing and formatting complex legal documents, leases, contracts, and reports (often using digital dictation tools).
* Conducting basic property searches (e.g., Local Authority, Environmental, Title).
* Monitoring deadlines and critical dates for lease completions, option periods, and contract exchanges.
* Preparing and issuing invoices and statements to clients.
* Submitting Land registry applications and assisting with land registry requisitions
* Assisting with stamp duty, land tax returns.
* Supporting the wider Commercial Property team with overflow tasks during busy periods.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
