Legal Secretary

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a reputable law firm’s property team in Bedford. This full-time, office-based role requires delivering comprehensive administrative support, drafting legal documents, managing diaries, and liaising with clients.

The successful candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience in property and a professional, proactive approach with strong attention to detail to meet deadlines and maintain

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or assistant in property department.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and professional approach, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Department.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and contracts.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Handle Land Registry applications and requisitions, SDLT submissions, and Companies House filings.
• Assist with file management, document production, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Process invoices, billing, and handle confidential client information with discretion.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Job description

I'm currently supporting a well established Law firm in Bedford who is recruitinig for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join their dynamic and supportive property team, this is a full time office based role.

The Role

• Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Department.
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, correspondence, and contracts.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and liaising with clients and third parties.
• Handling Land Registry applications and requisitions, SDLT submissions, and Companies House filings.
• Assisting with file management, document production, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Processing invoices, billing, and handling confidential client information with discretion.

The Candidate

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or assistant in property department.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and professional approach, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Why Join Us?

• A friendly and professional working environment within a reputable law firm.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development.