We have an opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team in our Watford office. This role offers the chance to support a busy and high-performing team, where your organisation, attention to detail, and proactive approach will have a real impact on the smooth running of client matters.

Is This Your Next Career Move?

As a Legal Secretary, you'll provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to our Commercial Property team, ensuring matters run efficiently from start to finish.

Your role will be varied and hands-on, including document production and formatting, managing BigHand dictations, coordinating diaries, and supporting effective case management. You'll be involved throughout the lifecycle of matters — from opening files and conducting conflict checks through to completion and archiving.

You'll work closely with fee earners to prepare and collate transaction documents, assist with property-specific processes such as completion and post-completion tasks, and liaise with internal teams including accounts on billing, payments, and financial queries.

Alongside this, you'll help organise meetings, manage post and inboxes, and ensure all documentation is produced accurately and in line with the firm's standards. Collaboration is key, and you'll support colleagues across the team to keep workloads running smoothly.

If you're looking for a varied and important role within a supportive team environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Who Are We Hoping Will Apply?

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing a busy workload? We're looking for someone with excellent IT and document formatting skills, alongside strong communication abilities and a proactive approach.

You'll have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word, with the ability to produce accurate, professional documentation efficiently. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise are essential, as you'll be supporting multiple fee earners.

Previous secretarial or PA experience is highly desirable, and experience within a legal environment would be a real advantage. Familiarity with systems such as BigHand, iManage, or other case management tools would be beneficial, though not essential.

Most importantly, you'll be a calm, professional team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and building strong working relationships.

Our secretarial opportunities provide the perfect entry point for those wanting to work in the legal sector but not wanting to qualify as a solicitor, as well as those exploring a longer-term career across our wider business services teams. If you're intending to qualify, we'd encourage you to register for our paralegal talent pool and keep an eye out for paralegal opportunities, as we're actively shaping these roles to provide exposure to the core legal support skills that form a strong foundation for future solicitors.

For more details of the experience we're looking for, please click on the attached job description link.

Where Will I Be Working? 

At VWV, we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard, but we also love to have fun — and it's the social interaction between us that really shapes our culture.

This is an office-based role in our Watford office, where you'll work closely with your team on a day-to-day basis. Being present in the office will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the team, build strong working relationships, and experience our warm and collaborative environment first-hand.

Why Choose Us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself. 

At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer of choice, to create a workplace environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. During the assessment process we've supported a range of reasonable adjustments in the past though we continue to learn and evolve to create the best possible candidate experience for everyone. If you'd like to discuss what's possible — even if you're not sure what you might need — please reach out to our recruiter, who'll be happy to talk through options and share what's worked well for others.

How to Apply

All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" to submit your CV and include a covering letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.

Our recruitment process will involve two interviews along with an assessment, giving us the opportunity to understand your skills and experience in more detail. We are hoping to hold first stage interviews on either 24th or 27th April. 

Ready to Join Us?

Whilst we're renowned for our transparent and welcoming culture, we know that making the next career move can be daunting. We've all been there! To help you to get more of a flavour for life at VWV and to find out what our own people say about us, we invite you to watch this short video on the right hand side. If you feel ready to apply, then please click on the red "Apply Now" button at the foot of the advert.

Research shows that people from diverse backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At VWV, we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience so if you're enthusiastic about this role, we'd love to hear from you.

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