Legal Secretary – Property Department

About the role

A progressive, well‑established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Property Department on a full‑time basis. You will support fee earners across Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property matters, ensuring efficient file management and high‑quality client service in a modern, paper‑lite environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to solicitors and conveyancers.
• Maintain and organise property files, ensuring accuracy and timely progression.
• Handle client correspondence and liaise with third parties professionally.
• Assist with compliance, internal procedures and Lexcel standards.
• Support the department in both residential and commercial property transactions.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Property Department covering residential and commercial work.
• Strong secretarial, administrative and IT abilities.
• Confidence working in a paper‑lite or paperless environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Professional communication with clients and third parties.
• Collaborative yet able to work independently.
• Understanding of compliance, internal procedures and Lexcel standards.

Required skills

• Proficient administrative and IT skills.
• Familiarity with paper‑lite/document management systems.
• Knowledge of compliance and Lexcel standards.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£25,000‑£30,000 per year) based on experience.
• Full‑time hours with hybrid working.
• Healthcare benefit scheme.
• Reimbursement of car parking costs for office‑based work.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Supportive, inclusive culture and opportunities for development.