Overview
Legal Secretary – Corporate and Commercial Jobs in Norwich, England, United Kingdom at Spire Solicitors LLP
Title: Legal Secretary – Corporate and Commercial
Company: Spire Solicitors LLP
Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Corporate and Commercial team, based at our Norwich office. This role is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, growing and fast-paced law firm.
About The Team
The team carry out a mixture of corporate transactional work (buying and selling businesses) and commercial contract work. There can be time pressure when transactions are in the process of completing, where the team must adhere to deadlines set by our clients.
The Role
This role will see the successful candidate undertaking the following tasks:
Requesting documents from clients as part of transactions and uploading these to the data room as instructed
Assisting with completions in preparing documents for execution, supporting the fee earner with document management at completion and witnessing documents if required
Assisting with the preparing, uploading and the management of documents for signing in DocuSign
Submitting documents and applications in respect of the payment of stamp duty to HMRC
File opening, electronic and paper (including conflict checking) and ensuring all data is accurately entered into the case management system
Answering telephone calls in a timely and professional manner
Producing correspondence via BigHand digital dictation system and/or copy typing
Amending documents/letters with tracked changes and typing up manuscript amended documents
Providing general administrative and clerical support as required
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple tasks and have a good attention to detail. They should be a team-player who can quickly gain the trust of their team and clients as well as our professional colleagues in this demanding area of legal work. We pride ourselves in putting our clients at the forefront of what we do, and we are looking for candidates who share this passion.
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who
Has strong attention to detail
Can organise and time manage their day effectively
Has the ability to work well with others and under time pressure from time to time
#TeamSpire:
Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With our head office in the heart of Norwich city centre, we have a strong regional presence with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton and Wymondham. We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and we pride ourselves on our friendly and personable culture.
Benefits
Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
Contributory pension scheme
25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays
2 self-care days per year (FTE)
3.5 days paid “close down” days at Christmas
Personal Development Plan to support your career
Wellbeing Champions to support your wellbeing within the firm
Agile/Flexi Working Policy
Staff events, and an active social committee
A collaborative and engaging company culture
Equal Opportunities
Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
