Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary Commercial Property Dorset £Competitive DOEJob Title: Legal Assistant - Commercial PropertyLocation: Dorset (Office-Based)Salary: Competitive, DOEJob Type: Full-time, PermanentOverviewWe are seeking a proactive and organised Legal Assistant to join a busy Commercial Property department at a well-established law firm in Dorset. This is an office-based role supporting fee earners with a varied caseload of commercial property matters.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal support experience who is looking to develop their career within commercial property.Key Responsibilities• Providing administrative and legal support to Commercial Property fee earners• Preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts and leases• Drafting correspondence and managing client communications• Opening and closing files, conducting ID checks and ensuring AML compliance• Carrying out Land Registry searches and Companies House checks• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and handling telephone enquiries• Assisting with completion statements and post-completion matters• Maintaining accurate file management and case management systemsCandidate Profile• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary within a Commercial Property department (preferred)• Strong understanding of commercial conveyancing processes• Excellent organisational and time management skills• High level of attention to detail• Strong IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office• Professional and confident communication skills• Ability to work independently and as part of a teamWhat's on Offer• Competitive salary dependent on experience• Supportive team environment• Exposure to high-quality commercial property work• Opportunity for long-term career developmentHow to Apply:Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.