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Residential Development Legal Secretary

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Gateley

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need legal secretarial experience, strong typing and document skills, excellent communication, accuracy, and time management. Must handle pressure, prioritize tasks, show initiative, and ensure confidentiality.
  • You will support Fee Earners by managing diaries, liaising with clients, and handling large-scale land matters while ensuring confidentiality and using IT skills for document management.

Requirements

  • Previous legal secretarial experience
  • Ability to type, draft and produce documents efficiently, and with ease is essential.
  • First class communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent levels of accuracy.
  • Initiative to learn and ability to self-motivate.
  • Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines with the ability to remain calm.
  • Capability to prioritise and multitask effectively, with good time management and organisational skills.
  • Always demonstrate discretion and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality at all times.
  • IT skills - Microsoft word, typing, case management use, formatting and editing documents.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking to recruit a proactive Legal Secretary who can provide support to Fee Earners and Partners in the Birmingham Residential Development teams.
  • You will join our established and leading Residential Development Land team who act on a variety of large-scale land matters such as acquisitions, disposals, strategic land options and long-term development projects.
  • Unlike some of our competitors, our Legal Secretaries retain a traditional role, working closely with a small number of fee earners as opposed to being part of a national pool of secretaries.
  • The role is predominantly office based but can be flexible.
  • The successful candidate will be confident liaising with multiple stakeholders and clients, proactively organising and managing diaries and taking the lead on tasks to ensure an exceptional and seamless secretarial support service.
  • Always demonstrate discretion and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality at all times.
  • IT skills - Microsoft word, typing, case management use, formatting and editing documents.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Residential Development Legal Secretary?

The primary responsibility is to provide support to Fee Earners and Partners in the Birmingham Residential Development teams, assisting with large-scale land matters such as acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.

Is previous legal secretarial experience required for this role?

Yes, previous legal secretarial experience is essential for this position.

What types of clients does the Residential Development Unit work with?

The Residential Development Unit exclusively partners with housebuilders, including all of the top 10 housebuilders in the UK.

What skills are important for the successful candidate?

Important skills include excellent communication, document drafting, accuracy, initiative, time management, and IT skills specifically in Microsoft Word and case management.

What is the structure of the support team for Legal Secretaries?

Unlike some competitors, our Legal Secretaries work closely with a small number of fee earners instead of being part of a large national pool.

Are there opportunities for learning and development in this role?

Yes, there are a wide range of learning and development opportunities available through our Learn platform to help develop new skills and progress careers.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include a competitive remuneration package, options for purchasing extra annual leave, flexible rewards, healthcare, pension schemes, and various retail perks.

Can candidates seeking flexible work patterns apply for this role?

Yes, we encourage candidates seeking flexibility to apply for this vacancy as we offer flexible working patterns to achieve a good work/life balance.

What is Gateley's approach to diversity and inclusion?

Gateley values diversity and inclusion, recruiting talent from various backgrounds and providing equal opportunities regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.

What pre-employment checks are conducted if an offer is made?

Pre-employment screening checks may include verification of eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, financial stability, and references from previous employers.

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