237 Legal Secretary jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity?

Would a modern approach, with traditional values, suit your work style?

Are you looking for a role where your support skills are truly valued?

If you are anan experiecedResidential Conveyancing Secretary looking for anew opportunity, this could be your next career move.The ideal candidate will providesecretarial and administrative support toconveyancing solicitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of residential property transactions from instruction to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Correspond professionally and timeously with with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Open and close client files, ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
• Conduct Land Registry and local authority searches.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Assist with billing and financial transactions related to property sales and purchases.
• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and answering telephone calls.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant legal terminology.
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience with digital dictation and audio typing.
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures and compliance checks.

We understand how busy you are during the working day so we are more than happy to talk to you outside of office hours or over the weekend. Just apply and email us and we can schedule a time that is suitable for you.

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity?

Would a modern approach, with traditional values, suit your work style?

Are you looking for a role where your support skills are truly valued?

If you are anan experiecedResidential Conveyancing Secretary looking for anew opportunity, this could be your next career move.The ideal candidate will providesecretarial and administrative support toconveyancing solicitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of residential property transactions from instruction to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Correspond professionally and timeously with with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors.
• Open and close client files, ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm procedures.
• Conduct Land Registry and local authority searches.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Assist with billing and financial transactions related to property sales and purchases.
• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and answering telephone calls.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant legal terminology.
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., LEAP, Proclaim) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience with digital dictation and audio typing.
• Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures and compliance checks.

We understand how busy you are during the working day so we are more than happy to talk to you outside of office hours or over the weekend. Just apply and email us and we can schedule a time that is suitable for you.

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Ourclienthasawonderfulopportunityforsomeonetojointheirteamandreallymakeadifference.YouwillbesupportingtheFeeEarnersandbeavitalpartoftheexpandingteam.

CompanyBenefits:

• 25daysannualleave,plusbankholidays
• Privatehealthcare
• Bonusscheme
• Freeparking
• Competitivepensionscheme

KeyResponsibilities:

• Typingcorrespondence
• Meetingandgreetingvisitors
• Answeringphonecalls
• Formattingandupdatingdocuments
• WorkingonExcelspreadsheets
• Archivingandclosingfiles
• Managingadministrationprocesses
• Makingteaandcoffeesfortheteam
• Generaladhocduties.
• Workingtodeadlines
• Workingwithconfidentialandsensitivematters

ExperienceandSkillsRequirements:

• Previouslegalsecretarialexperienceisessentialorexperiencewithinalawfirminanadministrativecapacity
• StrongITskillsandabilitytoworkbetweendifferentsystems
• Abilitytoprovidestrongadministrativesupport

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• Working alongside business support teams (e.g. document production) internally to ensure tasks are completed to deadlines
• Opening new clients / new matters and closing matters
• Diary management and setting up meetings, calls and appointments
• Assisting with preparation for meetings on behalf of fee earners
• Light document amendments when needed prior to meetings
• Administrative support with completions
• Building relationships both with internal stakeholders and clients

Your new company
This legal firm is seeking a legal secretary to join their expanding team. They're a successful and well-established business and are now going through a period of growth.
Your new role
You will be responsible for providing administrative support to fee earners and paralegals in one of their departments. You will be:

• Handling incoming calls
• Managing a busy inbox
• Providing updates to clients
• Opening and closing files
• Managing documents
• Submitting applications
• Any other ad-hoc duties required by the team.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Legal secretarial experience, ideally within a Private Client department
• Outgoing and positive mindset
• A proactive and efficient approach to work
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Team player
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Case Management systems and MS Word

What you'll get in return
You will receive an excellent salary of 25,000+ depending on experience. You will also be working for a well-established business with a lot of opportunity for development. You will have access to a benefits package including holidays, pension and more.
What you need to do now


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Our client is a well-established law firm, they are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to work within their Private Client department. The purpose of this role is to assist a busy team and fee earner with their day to day to work, providing administrative and secretarial support.

Duties:

• Production of accurate and timely documents
• Contributing to the management of client files
• Liaising with clients and third parties by phone and in person
• Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation
• Maintaining and updating client admin files
• Support with reception duties as and when required
• Meeting and greeting clients coming into the office
• Booking of meeting rooms

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary
• Strong and efficient secretarial skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with audio transcription
• Extremely organised and excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills

This role will be fully office based, working 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday from the office in Cranleigh.

Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Malvern
Salary: From £25,500 per annum


We are seeking a professional Legal Secretary/Administrator to join a busy residential property team. This office-based role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to property fee earners, including drafting legal documents, letters, and emails from dictation, file opening and closing, and managing all post-completion requirements with Land Registry and HMRC.

This role offers a fantastic culture and an opportunity to train across all aspects of legal administration, making it ideal for candidates looking to develop and grow in their legal career. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Requirements:

• Experienced administrator with strong clerical skills
• Knowledge of law and experience in legal document preparation preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:

• While advertised as full-time, part-time or flexible hours may be considered depending on experience
• Remote working is not available

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter to Jill at (url removed).

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Legal Secretary - Dover

We are working with a well-established legal practice based in Dover and are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a professional, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing legal documentation
• Typing correspondence, often from audio dictation, including letters and emails to clients and solicitors
• Managing files and archiving both physical and digital case files in line with compliance procedures
• Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, appointments, and conferences
• Drafting bills, logging fee earner time, chasing payments, and preparing cost schedules
• Acting as the first point of contact: answering calls, taking messages, and handling initial client queries with discretion
• Sending welcome packs and liaising with third parties, including courts, other law firms, barristers and financial advisors

Person Specification:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audio typing and document preparation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems

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Legal Secretary
Location: Blackpool
Salary: 30k
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a progressive and well-regarded firm?

Our client - a modern and dynamic firm of solicitors with offices across the Fylde Coast - is seeking a professional and proactive Legal Secretary to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking practice with a strong presence in multiple legal sectors, including Personal Injury, Conveyancing, and Wills & Probate .

Key Responsibilities

• Digital dictation and audio typing of legal documentation and correspondence
• Preparing and formatting court forms, legal bundles, and case files
• Diary and calendar management , including court scheduling and client appointments
• Liaising professionally with clients, courts, barristers, and third-party agencies
• Supporting fee earners with general administrative tasks and case management

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally across multiple practice areas
• Strong IT and audio typing skills (digital dictation experience essential)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, flexible, and team-focused attitude

This is a fantastic role for a Legal Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is looking to develop their career within a reputable and forward-looking law firm.

Contact Suzanne at Agility Resourcing today for more information.