Legal Secretary - Commercial

Legal Secretary - Commercial

Worksop, S80

£25,000 - £26,000

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Description

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary experienced in Commercial on behalf of a well-established law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to join a reputable legal practice in a key support role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance to fee earners.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of legal operations, including the preparation of legal documents, management of case files, and professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and Amending preparing initial drafts of commercial contracts, board minutes, and resolutions from templates
• Managing complex document revisions using software to compare versions of lengthy agreements
• Producing documents from digital dictation or handwritten notes (e.g., meeting minutes or file notes)
• Managing the signing process, including preparing execution versions of deeds and organising signatures
• Assisting with Companies House filings (in the UK) or SEC filings, and maintaining statutory registers
• Handling procedures, including collecting ID and verifying the source of funds for new corporate entities
• Preparing monthly pro-forma invoices, tracking disbursements (like court fees or travel) and liaising with the accounts department
• Managing a strict diary of limitation dates, court deadlines and contract renewal dates

Person Specification

• Prior experience within the Commercial sector
• High-speed and accurate audio typing skills
• Confidence using digital dictation systems and case management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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