Legal Secretary – Commercial Property & Practice Support

Job title:

Legal Secretary – Commercial Property & Practice Support

Company:

RecQuest

Job description

Required SkillsCommercial PropertyLegal SecretaryJob SummarySouthsea | Full-time | Office-based | £27,000 – £32,000 (DOE) Are you the kind of person who just gets things done? Do you take pride in being the steady pair of hands that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes? RecQuest are working with a long-established, well-regarded law firm in Southsea that’s looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner across a mix of commercial property work and wider practice administration. If you thrive in a busy legal office, enjoy varied days, and know the value of traditional client service, this could be just the role for you. What you’ll be doing: – Supporting the Senior Partner with diary management, file preparation and day-to-day legal admin – Handling correspondence, document production and client liaison with confidence and professionalism – Assisting with commercial property transactions: preparing contracts, collating information and chasing progress – Managing key deadlines and maintaining accurate records – Helping with general practice administration: keeping everything on track and well-organised What we’re looking for: – Previous experience in a legal support role (ideally in property or commercial law) – Someone who’s proactive, reliable and able to anticipate what’s needed next – A confident communicator with both clients and colleagues – Strong organisational skills and attention to detail – Comfortable in a traditional office environment and happy to be fully office-based Why join this firm? – Friendly, close-knit team with long-serving staff – A firm that values loyalty, professionalism, and a calm, methodical approach – Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-respected practice – Lovely Southsea office location, close to the seafront and local amenities – Real autonomy in the role and the chance to become a valued part of the senior team’s success If you’re someone who brings a bit of polish, a lot of common sense, and the kind of experience that can’t be taught in a classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with RecQuest to find out more.Experience3 years+

Expected salary

£27000 – 32000 per year

Location

Southsea, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:37:28 GMT

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