Jobs, fresher vacancy - Legal Secretary • Derbyshire

Company: GerrardWhite

Derbyshire

Legal Secretary – Commercial Property TeamLocation: LewesSalary: up to £30k (DOE)The FirmMy client is a well-established and highly respected law firm with offices in Lewes, Sussex and central London, advising a broad and loyal client base across five principal practice areas: Residential Property, Commercial Property, Private Client, Dispute Resolution, and Corporate & Commercial.The firm is consistently recognised in leading peer- and client-reviewed legal directories, reflecting both the quality of its legal work and its strong reputation for client service.With nearly 100 professionals across two office locations, the firm offers a collaborative, inclusive, and professional working environment. Our teams comprise solicitors, qualified legal professionals, paralegals, tax advisers, trainees, consultants, legal assistants, and project managers, supported by dedicated operational colleagues in Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, and Marketing.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team based in Lewes. The role would suit a legal secretary with a background in either commercial or residential property, who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-regarded firm.You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of matters from instruction through to completion.Key Responsibilities Providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Commercial Property teamHelp with completion statements on ExcelConduct searches on Land RegistryPreparing and amending legal documents and correspondenceComplying TR1, AP1 and SDLT dutiesManaging fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and deadlinesOpening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with firm proceduresHandling client communications professionally by telephone, email, and in personAssisting with document production, file management, and post-completion tasksSupporting billing, invoices, time recording, and general administrative dutiesLiaising with clients, agents, and other third parties as required Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within commercial or residential propertyStrong organisational skills with excellent attention to detailConfident audio and copy typing skillsProfessional and courteous communication styleAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft OfficeA team-focused approach with the ability to work independently What We Offer A friendly and supportive working environmentOpportunity to work within a respected Commercial Property teamCareer development within a well-established Lewes law firmCompetitive salary and benefits (dependent on experience) GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at www.gerrrardwhite.com