Real Estate Legal Secretary

About the role

The firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Secretary to support its Real Estate team. You will work closely with fee earners, providing essential administrative assistance throughout the lifecycle of property transactions, from file opening to post‑completion activities.

Key responsibilities

• Open new files and prepare case management documents, risk assessments, conflict checks and KYC/AML checks.
• Draft correspondence, schedules and transaction documentation for review by fee earners.
• Manage due‑diligence material, organise files in iManage and maintain transaction trackers.
• Assist with preparation of loan documents, title reports, completion statements and related paperwork.
• Support completion processes, including payment forms, verification checks, searches and deadline management.
• Prepare DocuSign packages, execute signatures and issue completion certificates.
• Handle post‑completion tasks such as billing, Companies House filings, Land Registry updates and compliance checks.

Required profile

• Previous administrative experience within a legal environment, preferably supporting real‑estate finance or commercial property work.
• Familiarity with file opening, client care documentation and KYC/AML requirements.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

Required skills

• iManage document management system
• DocuSign electronic signature platform
• Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets and trackers)

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £28,000 and £31,000 per year.
• Hybrid home‑working arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.