Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to support our Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation team in Farnham. The role involves providing high‑quality administrative and client‑care support in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the litigation team.
• Format, proofread and manage legal documents, correspondence and court papers.
• Organise and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and up‑to‑date records.
• Audio and copy type correspondence, legal documents and transcriptions with high accuracy.
• Manage solicitors’ diaries, arrange meetings and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate court filings, deadlines and other important dates.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Assist with general administrative duties, including report preparation, billing and invoicing.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and document management.
• Excellent organisational ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy in audio and copy typing.
• Effective communication skills with a focus on client care.
• Experience managing calendars, meetings and court dates.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Required skills

• Audio typing
• Copy typing
• Fast and accurate typing speed
• Familiarity with Tikit (PW4/Partner for Windows) – optional

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £27,000 and £32,000 per year.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging litigation cases.