Legal Secretary – Property Department

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Property Department in Worthing. The role provides essential administrative support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of residential property and conveyancing matters while delivering a high standard of client service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence and reports.
• Manage diaries, appointments and client communications.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties.
• Open and maintain client files using a paper‑less case management system.
• Assist with file management to meet Lexcel standards and internal procedures.
• Undertake general administrative duties as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a residential property or conveyancing team.
• Experience working within a solicitor’s practice.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client‑care skills.
• Proactive, flexible and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency with case management systems in a paper‑less environment.
• Advanced typing and IT skills.