Legal Secretary/Assistant – Residential Property (Conveyancing)
Are you looking for a genuinely supportive and welcoming team where you can thrive as a Legal Secretary? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, people-focused law firm with an outstanding reputation for client care and employee retention.
You’ll be working within a busy Residential Property (Conveyancing) team, supporting an approachable and easy-going fee earner who is more than happy to guide and share knowledge. The role comes with full IT support (laptop and desk-hopping setup) and offers the flexibility ofhybrid working, plus the freedom to work from several offices across the South.
This firm is proud of itswarm culture, strong values, and collaborative spirit—a place where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and where careers are nurtured for the long term.
The Role
As a Legal Secretary/Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring clients receive excellent service, every time. Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing correspondence and documents via audio typing, word processing, or digital dictation.
Managing filing systems: opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files.
Attending clients in person and by phone in a professional and friendly manner.
Diary management, arranging meetings, and scheduling appointments.
Handling post, enclosures, and copying as needed.
Ensuring client and firm information remains strictly confidential.
Supporting credit control, billing, and time recording.
Promoting the firm’s services, culture, and ethos.
Offering support to colleagues and guidance to junior staff where required.
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
At least 1 year’s legal experience in a similar role (ideally within property or conveyancing).
A proactive, client-first mindset with strong organisational skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
A willingness to learn, adapt, and share knowledge.
A positive, team-focused attitude.
Why You’ll Love This Role
✅ Supportive, approachable colleagues who value teamwork
✅ Hybrid working & multi-office flexibility
✅ Warm, modern culture with excellent staff retention
✅ Genuine opportunity for learning, growth, and career progression
✅ Option for a 4-day working week
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a forward-thinking team, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career. Contact Sam to discuss further.
📩 Apply today and discover how rewarding your next move could be.