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Gateley

22d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need legal secretarial experience, strong document drafting skills, excellent communication, accuracy, initiative, and the ability to prioritize under pressure. Must have MS Word and case management skills.
  • You will support fee earners in residential development, manage diaries, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure seamless secretarial services for large-scale land matters.

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 across the Newcastle and Leeds 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.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a predominantly office-based role but can provide flexibility for remote work in a hybrid format.

Is previous legal secretarial experience required for this role?

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

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will be working with housebuilders, including all of the top 10 housebuilders in the UK and 18 of the top 20.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent communication (written and verbal), strong organizational abilities, accuracy, the ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Word and case management systems.

What opportunities are there for career progression?

We offer great development and progression opportunities, along with learning and development via our Learn platform.

Are there any specific benefits offered?

Yes, we have a competitive remuneration package that includes an opportunity for an annual bonus, a comprehensive rewards package, health care, and more, dependent on grade.

How does Gateley support diversity and inclusion?

Gateley values diversity and inclusion and recruits talented individuals from various backgrounds, providing equal opportunities for all.

What is our approach towards employee well-being?

We create an exciting and rewarding work environment focused on achieving personal and business goals, with flexible working patterns encouraged for a healthy work-life balance.

Are there pre-employment screening checks?

Yes, if you receive a job offer, a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed, including eligibility to work and references from previous employers.

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Gateley

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our clients where they need to be. Since arriving as the new kids on the block all those years ago, we’ve earned our stripes in the legal industry, building a leading name and a revered reputation. It’s why we went Plc – the UK’s first commercial law firm to do so. It’s why we’re pushing the limits of what a legal and professional business can offer. Our diverse team is made up of experts in all areas of law and business. But it’s about more than just their expertise. It’s about being straight talking. We deliver all this advice in simple, clear, everyday language, so you spend less time decoding jargon and more time focusing on what's important to you.