Legal Secretary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A new female-led law firm in Aberdare is looking for a Legal Secretary to support their growing workload in residential and commercial property. This position offers a salary of £25,000 with the potential for growth as the firm expands. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This is a great opportunity for those looking to progress toward qualification as a solicitor, within a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Salary of £25,000

Opportunity for growth

Support for qualification as a solicitor

Flexible working environment

Free parking at new office

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal in commercial property or conveyancing.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and professional communication style, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's workload in residential and commercial property.
• Open new client files and perform due diligence checks.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and agents for smooth transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Proactive attitude

Comfortable with client-facing duties

IT savvy

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary- Property

Aberdare | Up to £25,000 | Brand New Female-Led Law Firm | Brilliant Opportunity for Growth

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a brand-new, female-led Property Legal Service based in the heart of Aberdare Town.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up law firm that has already gained strong momentum and shows no signs of slowing down. You'll be working directly with the Partners in a friendly, laid-back, and supportive environment, helping to shape the firm as it continues to grow.

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal with a background in conveyancing or commercial property, this role offers an excellent chance to get hands‑on exposure across the full transaction process- as well as involvement in the day-to‑day running of a thriving new firm.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role supporting the firm's growing workload in residential and commercial property, taking on both legal administration and front‑of‑house responsibilities.

Typical duties will include:

• Opening new client files and carrying out due diligence, ID, and source of funds checks
• Preparing and drafting contract packs and completion statements
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, and agents to ensure smooth transactions
• Managing incoming calls, emails, and client enquiries as the first point of contact
• Supporting the partners with general office administration and diary management
• Maintaining organised case files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures
• Assisting with the office setup and launch of the new Aberdare premises in December

The Experience You'll Bring

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal within commercial property or conveyancing

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident, friendly, and professional communication style - both written and verbal
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of a growing firm
• Comfortable managing both client‑facing and administrative duties
• IT savvy and confident using case management systems (training provided if needed)

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary of £25,000 (dependent on experience)
• Genuine opportunity to grow with the firm as it expands- happy to support to qualify as a solicitor
• Support and guidance for those looking to progress towards qualification or more senior legal roles
• A supportive, flexible, and down‑to‑earth working environment
• Brand-new office space in Aberdare with free parking

How to Apply

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact from day one and grow alongside an ambitious new firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Nicole Smith at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.