Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join a thriving and Legal 500-recognised law firm based in Chester, Cheshire. This is a full-time, permanent job offering a competitive salary of £24,000 – £32,000, depending on experience. This Commercial Property Legal Secretary job offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative and down-to-earth environment with modern offices, a friendly team, and a strong focus on staff development. You will be office-based in Chester with long-term career progression available and hard work recognised and rewarded.

Role Responsibilities

This Commercial Property Legal Secretary job involves supporting a busy team of fee earners within the Commercial Property department. The incoming Commercial Property Legal Secretary will take responsibility for a broad variety of administrative and legal support duties, requiring strong technical skills and an excellent understanding of commercial conveyancing processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing client and matter files in compliance with risk management protocols.
• Filing and managing correspondence and legal documentation electronically and in hard copy.
• Providing comprehensive secretarial support including audio typing, document drafting and dictation.
• Liaising directly with clients, scheduling appointments, and supporting client communications.
• Conducting property searches via Searchflow or directly with authorities.
• Using HM Land Registry for document retrieval and pre-completion procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation of invoices, statements of account and completion documentation.
• Preparing documents using legal resources such as Practical Law, Laserforms, and firm precedents.
• Supporting post-completion work including SDLT submissions and registrations.
• Scanning deeds and preparing title bundles for upload to the Document Management System (DMS).
• Collaborating with internal departments and third parties to ensure service excellence.

Person Specification

The successful Commercial Property Legal Secretary will have prior experience supporting a Commercial Property department and be highly competent in legal secretarial tasks. This is not an entry-level job, and a minimum of 6 months’ experience in Commercial Property is essential.

You will also have:

• Fast, accurate typing and document production skills.
• Prior experience using the Land Registry and SDLT systems.
• Strong administrative, time management and organisational abilities.
• A team-oriented attitude with a proactive and professional approach.
• Confidence in communicating with clients and legal professionals.
• High-level IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).

Benefits and Rewards

This Commercial Property Legal Secretary job offers a great opportunity to work in a stable, respected law firm with excellent working conditions in Chester, Cheshire. You will be joining a supportive team in a firm that values professional development.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £24,000 – £32,000 depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent job based in Chester, Cheshire.
• Modern office environment with a supportive and professional team culture.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a Legal 500 firm.

About the Company

This is a multi-service, Legal 500 law firm with offices across Cheshire and Merseyside. They are known for delivering exceptional legal advice with a client-focused approach and pride themselves on their collaborative team culture. The firm has built an excellent reputation by offering bespoke legal solutions and demonstrating consistent excellence across all departments. With a forward-thinking and inclusive working environment, this is a great opportunity to join a firm where people enjoy long-term, fulfilling careers.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Commercial Property Legal Secretary job in Chester. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’re seeking a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.

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